Chapter V · Chapter 5

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among other things, she wanted to go out into the forest with the wood-cutters.

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

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

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

From this reading From her thirteenth year she had wielded the axe, and could use it as cleverly as the men.

being joined in close association

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading From her thirteenth year she had wielded the axe, and could use it as cleverly as the men.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

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

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

rid of obstructions

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

in a clever manner

From this reading From her thirteenth year she had wielded the axe, and could use it as cleverly as the men.

transmit information

From this reading When she had any special request, she would communicate it through Rothfuss.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

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

From this reading From her thirteenth year she had wielded the axe, and could use it as cleverly as the men.

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

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

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

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

apart from; not including

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Among other things, she wanted to go out into the forest with the wood-cutters.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From her thirteenth year she had wielded the axe, and could use it as cleverly as the men.

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

From this reading Among other things, she wanted to go out into the forest with the wood-cutters.

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

From this reading When she had any special request, she would communicate it through Rothfuss.

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

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

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

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Among other things, she wanted to go out into the forest with the wood-cutters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When she had any special request, she would communicate it through Rothfuss.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

march in a procession

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

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

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

the force of workers available

From this reading From her thirteenth year she had wielded the axe, and could use it as cleverly as the men.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Among other things, she wanted to go out into the forest with the wood-cutters.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Among other things, she wanted to go out into the forest with the wood-cutters.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

express the need or desire for

From this reading When she had any special request, she would communicate it through Rothfuss.

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

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

except for; apart from

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

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

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

be seated

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading When she had any special request, she would communicate it through Rothfuss.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

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

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Among other things, she wanted to go out into the forest with the wood-cutters.

Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.

From this reading From her thirteenth year she had wielded the axe, and could use it as cleverly as the men.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

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

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

not watched

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

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

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

the act of using

From this reading From her thirteenth year she had wielded the axe, and could use it as cleverly as the men.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Among other things, she wanted to go out into the forest with the wood-cutters.

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

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

at the time that

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

past form of “wield” — have and exercise

From this reading From her thirteenth year she had wielded the axe, and could use it as cleverly as the men.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Martella did not become attached to any one in the house except Rothfuss, whom she was constantly plying with questions about Ernst's childhood.

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

From this reading Among other things, she wanted to go out into the forest with the wood-cutters.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading From her thirteenth year she had wielded the axe, and could use it as cleverly as the men.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading When in pleasant evenings during the week, and on Sunday afternoons in clear weather, the youths and maidens would march through the village, with their merry songs, she would sit with Rothfuss on the bench by the stable, or, unattended by any companion save her dog, would be up in the woods that lay back of our house.