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 In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

highly skilled

From this reading But before he accomplished the descent, the keeper was gone.

later than; following

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

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

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The policy of this course was soon apparent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But before he accomplished the descent, the keeper was gone.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But before he accomplished the descent, the keeper was gone.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The policy of this course was soon apparent.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading But before he accomplished the descent, the keeper was gone.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

destroyed or killed

From this reading But before he accomplished the descent, the keeper was gone.

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

From this reading Supposing himself no longer pursued, the keeper relaxed his pace, and the others got nearer to him.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

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

From this reading But before he accomplished the descent, the keeper was gone.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

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

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Supposing himself no longer pursued, the keeper relaxed his pace, and the others got nearer to him.

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

From this reading Supposing himself no longer pursued, the keeper relaxed his pace, and the others got nearer to him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

moving with great haste

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

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

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading But before he accomplished the descent, the keeper was gone.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

for more time

From this reading Supposing himself no longer pursued, the keeper relaxed his pace, and the others got nearer to him.

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

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Supposing himself no longer pursued, the keeper relaxed his pace, and the others got nearer to him.

not any; not one

From this reading Supposing himself no longer pursued, the keeper relaxed his pace, and the others got nearer to him.

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

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

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From this reading Supposing himself no longer pursued, the keeper relaxed his pace, and the others got nearer to him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Supposing himself no longer pursued, the keeper relaxed his pace, and the others got nearer to him.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading The policy of this course was soon apparent.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Supposing himself no longer pursued, the keeper relaxed his pace, and the others got nearer to him.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading Supposing himself no longer pursued, the keeper relaxed his pace, and the others got nearer to him.

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

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

in the near future

From this reading The policy of this course was soon apparent.

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

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

not in physical motion

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading Supposing himself no longer pursued, the keeper relaxed his pace, and the others got nearer to him.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

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

From this reading But before he accomplished the descent, the keeper was gone.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

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

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

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

From this reading The policy of this course was soon apparent.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

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

From this reading At length, however, on looking about, they perceived him mounting the rising ground on the left, and immediately started after him, taking care to keep out of sight.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

up to a particular time

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

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

From this reading But before he accomplished the descent, the keeper was gone.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading In this way both parties went on, the keeper still hurrying forward, every now and then turning his head to see whether any one was on his track, until he came to a road cut through the trees that brought him to the edge of a descent leading to the lake.