Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A little lurking secret of the blood, A little serpent secret rankling keen.

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

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

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

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading A little lurking secret of the blood, A little serpent secret rankling keen.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

document effecting a property transfer

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading It was a fair-sized house, with a heavy thatched roof that overhung the walls like the crown of a mushroom.

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

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

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

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

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

From this reading It was a fair-sized house, with a heavy thatched roof that overhung the walls like the crown of a mushroom.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

(used of eyes) lacking liveliness

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It was a fair-sized house, with a heavy thatched roof that overhung the walls like the crown of a mushroom.

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

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

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

From this reading The three men walked up towards the house together.

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

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a fair-sized house, with a heavy thatched roof that overhung the walls like the crown of a mushroom.

a small worthless amount

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading A little lurking secret of the blood, A little serpent secret rankling keen.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was a fair-sized house, with a heavy thatched roof that overhung the walls like the crown of a mushroom.

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

From this reading A little lurking secret of the blood, A little serpent secret rankling keen.

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

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading A little lurking secret of the blood, A little serpent secret rankling keen.

the force of workers available

From this reading The three men walked up towards the house together.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

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

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)

From this reading It was a fair-sized house, with a heavy thatched roof that overhung the walls like the crown of a mushroom.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A little lurking secret of the blood, A little serpent secret rankling keen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

and nothing more

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

inflected form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading It was a fair-sized house, with a heavy thatched roof that overhung the walls like the crown of a mushroom.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

-ing form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry

From this reading A little lurking secret of the blood, A little serpent secret rankling keen.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading It was a fair-sized house, with a heavy thatched roof that overhung the walls like the crown of a mushroom.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading A little lurking secret of the blood, A little serpent secret rankling keen.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading A little lurking secret of the blood, A little serpent secret rankling keen.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

closely encircling

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a fair-sized house, with a heavy thatched roof that overhung the walls like the crown of a mushroom.

past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch

From this reading It was a fair-sized house, with a heavy thatched roof that overhung the walls like the crown of a mushroom.

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

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

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

From this reading A little lurking secret of the blood, A little serpent secret rankling keen.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

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

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three men walked up towards the house together.

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

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The three men walked up towards the house together.

in the direction of

From this reading The three men walked up towards the house together.

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

From this reading The three men walked up towards the house together.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

precisely as stated

From this reading As they approached the open doorway three little children, clad in very little more than their native modesty, ran gleefully out, and proceeded to engage seats on Jack Meredith's boots, looking upon him as a mere public conveyance.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The three men walked up towards the house together.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading It was a fair-sized house, with a heavy thatched roof that overhung the walls like the crown of a mushroom.

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

From this reading It was a fair-sized house, with a heavy thatched roof that overhung the walls like the crown of a mushroom.

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

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a fair-sized house, with a heavy thatched roof that overhung the walls like the crown of a mushroom.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading The walls were only mud, and the thatching was nothing else than banana leaves; but there was evidence of European taste in the garden surrounding the structure, and in the glazed windows and wooden door.