used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
anew
From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading I mean, for me: of course the place was all right and agreeable enough for Sandy, for she had been used to high life all her days.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I mean, for me: of course the place was all right and agreeable enough for Sandy, for she had been used to high life all her days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
barrels-ful
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From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I mean, for me: of course the place was all right and agreeable enough for Sandy, for she had been used to high life all her days.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
buzzard-roost
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From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
a large and stately mansion
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Poor girl, her jaws had had a wearisome rest now for a while, and I was expecting to get the consequences.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I mean, for me: of course the place was all right and agreeable enough for Sandy, for she had been used to high life all her days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
dew-fashioned
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From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
increase twofold
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I mean, for me: of course the place was all right and agreeable enough for Sandy, for she had been used to high life all her days.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Poor girl, her jaws had had a wearisome rest now for a while, and I was expecting to get the consequences.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
foolishnesses
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From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Poor girl, her jaws had had a wearisome rest now for a while, and I was expecting to get the consequences.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
a young female
From this reading Poor girl, her jaws had had a wearisome rest now for a while, and I was expecting to get the consequences.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I mean, for me: of course the place was all right and agreeable enough for Sandy, for she had been used to high life all her days.
helpfullyadverbUS /ˈhelpfəli/
in a helpful manner
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I mean, for me: of course the place was all right and agreeable enough for Sandy, for she had been used to high life all her days.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I mean, for me: of course the place was all right and agreeable enough for Sandy, for she had been used to high life all her days.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading Poor girl, her jaws had had a wearisome rest now for a while, and I was expecting to get the consequences.
KNIGHT-ERRANTRY
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From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I mean, for me: of course the place was all right and agreeable enough for Sandy, for she had been used to high life all her days.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
lusciousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌʃɪs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I mean, for me: of course the place was all right and agreeable enough for Sandy, for she had been used to high life all her days.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I mean, for me: of course the place was all right and agreeable enough for Sandy, for she had been used to high life all her days.
mightilyadverbUS /ˈmaɪtəli/
powerfully or vigorously
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
immediately following in time or order
From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Poor girl, her jaws had had a wearisome rest now for a while, and I was expecting to get the consequences.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
on one occasion
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
one's
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From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I mean, for me: of course the place was all right and agreeable enough for Sandy, for she had been used to high life all her days.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor girl, her jaws had had a wearisome rest now for a while, and I was expecting to get the consequences.
reinforcedadjectiveUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrst/
given added strength or support
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Poor girl, her jaws had had a wearisome rest now for a while, and I was expecting to get the consequences.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I mean, for me: of course the place was all right and agreeable enough for Sandy, for she had been used to high life all her days.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I mean, for me: of course the place was all right and agreeable enough for Sandy, for she had been used to high life all her days.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
stenches
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From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
suffocatingadjectiveUS /ˈsʌfəkeɪtɪŋ/
causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
carry out
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
untaintedadjectiveUS /ənˈteɪntɪd/
(of reputation) free from blemishes
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I mean, for me: of course the place was all right and agreeable enough for Sandy, for she had been used to high life all her days.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Poor girl, her jaws had had a wearisome rest now for a while, and I was expecting to get the consequences.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE Sandy and I were on the road again, next morning, bright and early.
at the time that
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Poor girl, her jaws had had a wearisome rest now for a while, and I was expecting to get the consequences.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
wisdoms
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From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
woodland-scented
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From this reading It was so good to open up one's lungs and take in whole luscious barrels-ful of the blessed God's untainted, dew-fashioned, woodland-scented air once more, after suffocating body and mind for two days and nights in the moral and physical stenches of that intolerable old buzzard-roost!
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading I was right; but she had stood by me most helpfully in the castle, and had mightily supported and reinforced me with gigantic foolishnesses which were worth more for the occasion than wisdoms double their size; so I thought she had earned a right to work her mill for a while, if she wanted to, and I felt not a pang when she started it up:
