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 The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

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

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Surrey approached the window, and obtained a fine view of the Brocas meads on the one hand, and the embowered college of Eton on the other.

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

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

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From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading A small open casement looked upon the river, whose clear sparkling waters flowed immediately beneath it.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

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From this reading Surrey approached the window, and obtained a fine view of the Brocas meads on the one hand, and the embowered college of Eton on the other.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)

From this reading A small open casement looked upon the river, whose clear sparkling waters flowed immediately beneath it.

rid of obstructions

From this reading A small open casement looked upon the river, whose clear sparkling waters flowed immediately beneath it.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Surrey approached the window, and obtained a fine view of the Brocas meads on the one hand, and the embowered college of Eton on the other.

inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading There was nothing noticeable in the room except a couple of fishing-nets, a hunting-spear, and an old cross-bow.

an ugly evil-looking old woman

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

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From this reading There was nothing noticeable in the room except a couple of fishing-nets, a hunting-spear, and an old cross-bow.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

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 His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

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

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

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From this reading Surrey approached the window, and obtained a fine view of the Brocas meads on the one hand, and the embowered college of Eton on the other.

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From this reading Surrey approached the window, and obtained a fine view of the Brocas meads on the one hand, and the embowered college of Eton on the other.

apart from; not including

From this reading There was nothing noticeable in the room except a couple of fishing-nets, a hunting-spear, and an old cross-bow.

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From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Surrey approached the window, and obtained a fine view of the Brocas meads on the one hand, and the embowered college of Eton on the other.

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From this reading There was nothing noticeable in the room except a couple of fishing-nets, a hunting-spear, and an old cross-bow.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading A small open casement looked upon the river, whose clear sparkling waters flowed immediately beneath it.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Surrey approached the window, and obtained a fine view of the Brocas meads on the one hand, and the embowered college of Eton on the other.

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

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

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

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

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

From this reading There was nothing noticeable in the room except a couple of fishing-nets, a hunting-spear, and an old cross-bow.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading A small open casement looked upon the river, whose clear sparkling waters flowed immediately beneath it.

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

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

located inward

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A small open casement looked upon the river, whose clear sparkling waters flowed immediately beneath it.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

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

From this reading A small open casement looked upon the river, whose clear sparkling waters flowed immediately beneath it.

plural of “mead” — United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)

From this reading Surrey approached the window, and obtained a fine view of the Brocas meads on the one hand, and the embowered college of Eton on the other.

a particular point in time

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was nothing noticeable in the room except a couple of fishing-nets, a hunting-spear, and an old cross-bow.

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading There was nothing noticeable in the room except a couple of fishing-nets, a hunting-spear, and an old cross-bow.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Surrey approached the window, and obtained a fine view of the Brocas meads on the one hand, and the embowered college of Eton on the other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was nothing noticeable in the room except a couple of fishing-nets, a hunting-spear, and an old cross-bow.

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

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Surrey approached the window, and obtained a fine view of the Brocas meads on the one hand, and the embowered college of Eton on the other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Surrey approached the window, and obtained a fine view of the Brocas meads on the one hand, and the embowered college of Eton on the other.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Surrey approached the window, and obtained a fine view of the Brocas meads on the one hand, and the embowered college of Eton on the other.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A small open casement looked upon the river, whose clear sparkling waters flowed immediately beneath it.

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

From this reading There was nothing noticeable in the room except a couple of fishing-nets, a hunting-spear, and an old cross-bow.

done under pressure

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

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

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

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

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading A small open casement looked upon the river, whose clear sparkling waters flowed immediately beneath it.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

a large heavy hound formerly used in hunting stags and other large game; similar to but larger than a foxhound

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

in a sullen manner

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading Surrey approached the window, and obtained a fine view of the Brocas meads on the one hand, and the embowered college of Eton on the other.

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

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

in the direction of

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A small open casement looked upon the river, whose clear sparkling waters flowed immediately beneath it.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Surrey approached the window, and obtained a fine view of the Brocas meads on the one hand, and the embowered college of Eton on the other.

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

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

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

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading A small open casement looked upon the river, whose clear sparkling waters flowed immediately beneath it.

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

From this reading The old crone sullenly complied, and, throwing open a side door, disclosed an inner apartment, in which there was a small bed.

belonging to which person

From this reading A small open casement looked upon the river, whose clear sparkling waters flowed immediately beneath it.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Surrey approached the window, and obtained a fine view of the Brocas meads on the one hand, and the embowered college of Eton on the other.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading His attention, however, was diverted by a fierce barking without, and the next moment, in spite of the vociferations of the old woman, a large black staghound, which Surrey recognised as Fenwolf's dog, Bawsey, burst through the door, and rushed furiously towards him.