Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

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

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading "I--I--there used to be--I've heard you say--that our ancestors were Vikings; and I--I thought I'd be--a Viking."

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

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

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

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

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

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

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

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "NOW EACH GOES HIS WAY."

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

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

From this reading "Well, go on," said Mr. Adiesen, not looking up, and in a very grim tone.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading "NOW EACH GOES HIS WAY."

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading "Well, go on," said Mr. Adiesen, not looking up, and in a very grim tone.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "I--I--there used to be--I've heard you say--that our ancestors were Vikings; and I--I thought I'd be--a Viking."

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

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

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

From this reading "NOW EACH GOES HIS WAY."

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

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

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

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

From this reading "I--I--there used to be--I've heard you say--that our ancestors were Vikings; and I--I thought I'd be--a Viking."

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

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

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

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

a boy or man

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

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

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Well, go on," said Mr. Adiesen, not looking up, and in a very grim tone.

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Well, go on," said Mr. Adiesen, not looking up, and in a very grim tone.

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

From this reading "NOW EACH GOES HIS WAY."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Well, go on," said Mr. Adiesen, not looking up, and in a very grim tone.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "I--I--there used to be--I've heard you say--that our ancestors were Vikings; and I--I thought I'd be--a Viking."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

express in words

From this reading "I--I--there used to be--I've heard you say--that our ancestors were Vikings; and I--I thought I'd be--a Viking."

a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

resembling a serpent in form

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

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

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

express in words

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I--I--there used to be--I've heard you say--that our ancestors were Vikings; and I--I thought I'd be--a Viking."

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

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "I--I--there used to be--I've heard you say--that our ancestors were Vikings; and I--I thought I'd be--a Viking."

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

From this reading "I--I--there used to be--I've heard you say--that our ancestors were Vikings; and I--I thought I'd be--a Viking."

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

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Well, go on," said Mr. Adiesen, not looking up, and in a very grim tone.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

a shaky motion

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

up to a particular time

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

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

From this reading "Well, go on," said Mr. Adiesen, not looking up, and in a very grim tone.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "I--I--there used to be--I've heard you say--that our ancestors were Vikings; and I--I thought I'd be--a Viking."

precisely as stated

From this reading "Well, go on," said Mr. Adiesen, not looking up, and in a very grim tone.

any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries

From this reading "I--I--there used to be--I've heard you say--that our ancestors were Vikings; and I--I thought I'd be--a Viking."

plural of “viking” — any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries

From this reading "I--I--there used to be--I've heard you say--that our ancestors were Vikings; and I--I thought I'd be--a Viking."

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

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

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "NOW EACH GOES HIS WAY."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, go on," said Mr. Adiesen, not looking up, and in a very grim tone.

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

From this reading "I--I--there used to be--I've heard you say--that our ancestors were Vikings; and I--I thought I'd be--a Viking."

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

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some hours later Mr. Adiesen appeared at his own door laden with blocks of serpentine, fragments of lichen, moss, seaweed, and shells.

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

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Yaspard followed him into a little room which was doing duty as a study until the Den was restored to order, and as the scientist put down his treasures the lad said--in a trembling voice, be it confessed--"I want to tell you about something, uncle; something I've been doing."