Chapter V

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

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

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

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

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

From this reading POET AND GENTLEMAN.

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

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

a grain of barley

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

dearly loved

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

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

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

wanted intensely

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

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

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

a man of refinement

From this reading POET AND GENTLEMAN.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

conducive to good health of body or mind

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

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

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

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

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

excellent and delightful in all respects

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

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

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

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

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

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 Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

a unit of instruction

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

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

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

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

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

the force of workers available

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

above and across; more than

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading POET AND GENTLEMAN.

plural of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

plural of “sheaf” — a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

with low volume

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

a male human offspring

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

-ing form of “stack” — load or cover with stacks

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

the rays of the sun

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

carry out

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

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

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

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

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

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

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

a Caucasian

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

belonging to which person

From this reading Earle Moray, whose mother looked on poesy as the macadamizing of the road to ruin, and desired nothing better for her son than the safe estate and healthful, honest life of a farmer, had come to take a lesson in stacking corn.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading It is true that farm work was not especially attractive to Earle the poet, but pleasing his mother was attractive to Earle the son; the friendship of honest Mark was attractive to Earle the man; and Earle had common sense to know that every man is better off for knowing how to win his bread from the field.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

past form of “woo” — seek someone's favor

From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Rose the sun over an idyllic day; the white clouds floated softly over the summer blue; the poppies blazed in scarlet splendor through the grass; the bearded barley stood in sheaves, and through the meadows of Brackenside, that prosperous farmer, Mark Brace, led his men to their work.

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From this reading "I sat with Doris, beloved maiden, Her lap was laden with wreathed flowers: I sat and wooed her, through sunlight wheeling, And shadows stealing, for hours and hours."