Chapter XI

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

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Rose was somewhat more puzzled to account for the cheerful passing of the minutes.

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

From this reading Time flew rapidly with both Chandos Winslow and Rose Tracy.

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

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Time flew rapidly with both Chandos Winslow and Rose Tracy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

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From this reading Time flew rapidly with both Chandos Winslow and Rose Tracy.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Rose was somewhat more puzzled to account for the cheerful passing of the minutes.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

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From this reading They knew not what had thus now plumed the great decayer's pinions for him.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Time flew rapidly with both Chandos Winslow and Rose Tracy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They knew not what had thus now plumed the great decayer's pinions for him.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading There was nothing for him like the life of a gardener.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They knew not what had thus now plumed the great decayer's pinions for him.

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

From this reading They knew not what had thus now plumed the great decayer's pinions for him.

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

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

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

From this reading They knew not what had thus now plumed the great decayer's pinions for him.

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

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

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

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They knew not what had thus now plumed the great decayer's pinions for him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There was nothing for him like the life of a gardener.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There was nothing for him like the life of a gardener.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

the force of workers available

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

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

From this reading Rose was somewhat more puzzled to account for the cheerful passing of the minutes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They knew not what had thus now plumed the great decayer's pinions for him.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was nothing for him like the life of a gardener.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They knew not what had thus now plumed the great decayer's pinions for him.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

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

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Rose was somewhat more puzzled to account for the cheerful passing of the minutes.

characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

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From this reading They knew not what had thus now plumed the great decayer's pinions for him.

having or covered with or abounding in plumes

From this reading They knew not what had thus now plumed the great decayer's pinions for him.

having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Rose was somewhat more puzzled to account for the cheerful passing of the minutes.

with speed

From this reading Time flew rapidly with both Chandos Winslow and Rose Tracy.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Time flew rapidly with both Chandos Winslow and Rose Tracy.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

being ten more than sixty

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Rose was somewhat more puzzled to account for the cheerful passing of the minutes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

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

From this reading They knew not what had thus now plumed the great decayer's pinions for him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was nothing for him like the life of a gardener.

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

From this reading They knew not what had thus now plumed the great decayer's pinions for him.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

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

From this reading They knew not what had thus now plumed the great decayer's pinions for him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time flew rapidly with both Chandos Winslow and Rose Tracy.

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

From this reading Rose was somewhat more puzzled to account for the cheerful passing of the minutes.

United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)

From this reading Time flew rapidly with both Chandos Winslow and Rose Tracy.

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

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They knew not what had thus now plumed the great decayer's pinions for him.

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

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.

English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)

From this reading Time flew rapidly with both Chandos Winslow and Rose Tracy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Time flew rapidly with both Chandos Winslow and Rose Tracy.

a late time of life

From this reading Chandos thought that, in his own case, it was, that he had assumed one of those old primeval occupations which in patriarchal days made the minutes run so fast that men lived a thousand years as if they had been but seventy.