Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading BABES IN A WOOD.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

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

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

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

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

plural of “babe” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading BABES IN A WOOD.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was no one to be seen when they got to the back gate.

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

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was no one to be seen when they got to the back gate.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

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From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

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

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was no one to be seen when they got to the back gate.

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was no one to be seen when they got to the back gate.

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

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

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

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was no one to be seen when they got to the back gate.

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

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

informal terms for a meal

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

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

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

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

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

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

From this reading BABES IN A WOOD.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

a narrow way or road

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was no one to be seen when they got to the back gate.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

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

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was no one to be seen when they got to the back gate.

not any; not one

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

no person; not anyone

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was no one to be seen when they got to the back gate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

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

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

deliberately deviant

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

a small lake

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

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

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

except for; apart from

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was no one to be seen when they got to the back gate.

an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

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

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

not circulating or flowing

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

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

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was no one to be seen when they got to the back gate.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was no one to be seen when they got to the back gate.

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

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was no one to be seen when they got to the back gate.

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

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

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

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

precisely as stated

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

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

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was no one to be seen when they got to the back gate.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

at the time that

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was no one to be seen when they got to the back gate.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

which person or people

From this reading They looked this way and that way, up the lane and down the lane, but could see nothing or nobody save Farmer Riggs' very old horse turned out at the side of the hedge, and two or three ducks who had perversely chosen to wander out to grub about in a small pool of stagnant water instead of gratefully enjoying their own nice clean pond, as Grandmamma's ducks might have been expected to do.

an old form of “will”, used with “thou”

From this reading "Out of this wood do not desire to go; Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The children stood and looked about--Pamela with the bits of broken crockery in her apron held up in front, Duke tightly clasping the precious money-box.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading BABES IN A WOOD.