Chapter IX

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

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

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

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

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From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

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

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

dearly loved

From this reading "'My dear, will you not go out in this pleasant weather?' said mother.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

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

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He looked on them more with the mother's mild eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

set up or found

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

plural of “gnat” — any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

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

From this reading "'My dear, will you not go out in this pleasant weather?' said mother.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

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

From this reading He looked on them more with the mother's mild eyes.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

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

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

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

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

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

From this reading "'My dear, will you not go out in this pleasant weather?' said mother.

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

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

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

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

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

From this reading He looked on them more with the mother's mild eyes.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading He looked on them more with the mother's mild eyes.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

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

From this reading He looked on them more with the mother's mild eyes.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

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

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He looked on them more with the mother's mild eyes.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He looked on them more with the mother's mild eyes.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "'My dear, will you not go out in this pleasant weather?' said mother.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "'My dear, will you not go out in this pleasant weather?' said mother.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

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

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He looked on them more with the mother's mild eyes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

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

From this reading "'My dear, will you not go out in this pleasant weather?' said mother.

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

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

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

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

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

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

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

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

plural of “wasp” — a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading "'My dear, will you not go out in this pleasant weather?' said mother.

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

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But he often found it hard to keep true to his resolve; for what he thought most deeply about his mother did not always understand.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "'My dear, will you not go out in this pleasant weather?' said mother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From the day that Arne tried with his whole heart to live closer to his mother his relations with other people were entirely changed.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Here is a song from those days:-- "It was such a pleasant, sunny day, In-doors I could not think of staying: I strolled to the wood, on my back I lay, And rocked what my mind was saying; But there crawled emmets, and gnats stung there, The wasps and the clegs brought dire despair.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "'My dear, will you not go out in this pleasant weather?' said mother.