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 From this scene Morgan Fenwolf kept aloof, and remained leaning against a tree, with his eyes riveted upon the damsel.

arousing affect

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading From this scene Morgan Fenwolf kept aloof, and remained leaning against a tree, with his eyes riveted upon the damsel.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

remote in manner

From this reading From this scene Morgan Fenwolf kept aloof, and remained leaning against a tree, with his eyes riveted upon the damsel.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading And hastily darting among the trees, he disappeared from view.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Obedient to a sign from the latter, he followed him amongst the trees, and they both plunged into a dell.

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

From this reading And hastily darting among the trees, he disappeared from view.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading He was roused from his reverie by a slight tap upon the shoulder; and turning at the touch, beheld Valentine Hagthorne.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Obedient to a sign from the latter, he followed him amongst the trees, and they both plunged into a dell.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

a young unmarried woman

From this reading From this scene Morgan Fenwolf kept aloof, and remained leaning against a tree, with his eyes riveted upon the damsel.

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading And hastily darting among the trees, he disappeared from view.

a small wooded hollow

From this reading Obedient to a sign from the latter, he followed him amongst the trees, and they both plunged into a dell.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading And hastily darting among the trees, he disappeared from view.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

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From this reading From this scene Morgan Fenwolf kept aloof, and remained leaning against a tree, with his eyes riveted upon the damsel.

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

From this reading Obedient to a sign from the latter, he followed him amongst the trees, and they both plunged into a dell.

English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And hastily darting among the trees, he disappeared from view.

a female grandchild

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

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From this reading He was roused from his reverie by a slight tap upon the shoulder; and turning at the touch, beheld Valentine Hagthorne.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading And hastily darting among the trees, he disappeared from view.

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

From this reading And hastily darting among the trees, he disappeared from view.

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

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

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

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

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

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Obedient to a sign from the latter, he followed him amongst the trees, and they both plunged into a dell.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading From this scene Morgan Fenwolf kept aloof, and remained leaning against a tree, with his eyes riveted upon the damsel.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Obedient to a sign from the latter, he followed him amongst the trees, and they both plunged into a dell.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading From this scene Morgan Fenwolf kept aloof, and remained leaning against a tree, with his eyes riveted upon the damsel.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

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

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading From this scene Morgan Fenwolf kept aloof, and remained leaning against a tree, with his eyes riveted upon the damsel.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading Obedient to a sign from the latter, he followed him amongst the trees, and they both plunged into a dell.

an event that happens

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

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

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Obedient to a sign from the latter, he followed him amongst the trees, and they both plunged into a dell.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading From this scene Morgan Fenwolf kept aloof, and remained leaning against a tree, with his eyes riveted upon the damsel.

cause to become

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading He was roused from his reverie by a slight tap upon the shoulder; and turning at the touch, beheld Valentine Hagthorne.

past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something

From this reading From this scene Morgan Fenwolf kept aloof, and remained leaning against a tree, with his eyes riveted upon the damsel.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading He was roused from his reverie by a slight tap upon the shoulder; and turning at the touch, beheld Valentine Hagthorne.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading From this scene Morgan Fenwolf kept aloof, and remained leaning against a tree, with his eyes riveted upon the damsel.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading He was roused from his reverie by a slight tap upon the shoulder; and turning at the touch, beheld Valentine Hagthorne.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Obedient to a sign from the latter, he followed him amongst the trees, and they both plunged into a dell.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading He was roused from his reverie by a slight tap upon the shoulder; and turning at the touch, beheld Valentine Hagthorne.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

cut a female screw thread with a tap

From this reading He was roused from his reverie by a slight tap upon the shoulder; and turning at the touch, beheld Valentine Hagthorne.

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

From this reading And hastily darting among the trees, he disappeared from view.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

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

From this reading Obedient to a sign from the latter, he followed him amongst the trees, and they both plunged into a dell.

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

From this reading From this scene Morgan Fenwolf kept aloof, and remained leaning against a tree, with his eyes riveted upon the damsel.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

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

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading He was roused from his reverie by a slight tap upon the shoulder; and turning at the touch, beheld Valentine Hagthorne.

in the direction of

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading From this scene Morgan Fenwolf kept aloof, and remained leaning against a tree, with his eyes riveted upon the damsel.

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 And hastily darting among the trees, he disappeared from view.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading He was roused from his reverie by a slight tap upon the shoulder; and turning at the touch, beheld Valentine Hagthorne.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading From this scene Morgan Fenwolf kept aloof, and remained leaning against a tree, with his eyes riveted upon the damsel.

a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading He was roused from his reverie by a slight tap upon the shoulder; and turning at the touch, beheld Valentine Hagthorne.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading And hastily darting among the trees, he disappeared from view.

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

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

in or at the place that

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

during the time that

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

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

From this reading Affecting to laugh at the occurrence, though evidently annoyed by it, the old forester led his granddaughter towards the stand, where he was cordially greeted by the keepers, most of whom, while expressing their pleasure at seeing him, strove to render themselves agreeable in the eyes of Mabel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From this scene Morgan Fenwolf kept aloof, and remained leaning against a tree, with his eyes riveted upon the damsel.