Chapter VIII

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Walking, this novelist friend says, affords no relief.

later than; following

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

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

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On the contrary, one thinks better when walking than at any other time.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

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

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

on or to one side

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

(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 On the contrary, one thinks better when walking than at any other time.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, one thinks better when walking than at any other time.

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

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

one or the other of two

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

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

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

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

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

the back of a horse

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

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

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

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

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

set down according to a plan

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

not any; not one

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

one who writes novels

From this reading Walking, this novelist friend says, affords no relief.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the contrary, one thinks better when walking than at any other time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

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From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

past form of “overwork” — use too much

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Walking, this novelist friend says, affords no relief.

plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Walking, this novelist friend says, affords no relief.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

the state of being asleep

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

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From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

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

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading On the contrary, one thinks better when walking than at any other time.

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

From this reading Walking, this novelist friend says, affords no relief.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On the contrary, one thinks better when walking than at any other time.

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

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Walking, this novelist friend says, affords no relief.

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

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

at the time that

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

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

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

which person or people

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading If the worker goes to bed, either he finds it impossible to go to sleep or sleeping he dreams, his mind thus working harder in sleep than if he were awake.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading His theory is that when the mind is overworked it will not quit working at command, but goes on with the labor after the tools have been laid aside.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading _Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation._ My friend who writes novels tells me that there is no other kind of exercise which so perfectly rests an over-tasked brain as riding on horseback does.