Chapter XVI

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

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Then one accident and one mistake made him famous for full twelve miles about.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Then one accident and one mistake made him famous for full twelve miles about.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

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From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

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

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

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

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

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

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

United States composer (1910-1981)

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading When Martin’s flock turned to him for help, their need and their patient obedience made them beautiful.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

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From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

in a bountiful manner

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

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From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

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From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

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From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Then one accident and one mistake made him famous for full twelve miles about.

the official language of Finland; belongs to the Baltic Finnic family of languages

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading When Martin’s flock turned to him for help, their need and their patient obedience made them beautiful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Then one accident and one mistake made him famous for full twelve miles about.

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From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

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

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

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

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading When Martin’s flock turned to him for help, their need and their patient obedience made them beautiful.

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

From this reading When Martin’s flock turned to him for help, their need and their patient obedience made them beautiful.

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

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

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

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

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

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

not prominent or readily noticeable

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

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From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

relating to or being a language in which each word typically expresses a distinct idea and part of speech and syntactical relations are determined almost exclusively by word order and particles

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

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From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

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From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When Martin’s flock turned to him for help, their need and their patient obedience made them beautiful.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading When Martin’s flock turned to him for help, their need and their patient obedience made them beautiful.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Then one accident and one mistake made him famous for full twelve miles about.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Then one accident and one mistake made him famous for full twelve miles about.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading When Martin’s flock turned to him for help, their need and their patient obedience made them beautiful.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

plural of “nil” — a quantity of no importance

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading When Martin’s flock turned to him for help, their need and their patient obedience made them beautiful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

on one occasion

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

go across or through

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading When Martin’s flock turned to him for help, their need and their patient obedience made them beautiful.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

skillful after much practice

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

on the contrary

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

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From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

a large number or amount

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

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From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

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

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

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From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

travel through water

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

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

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Martin’s flock turned to him for help, their need and their patient obedience made them beautiful.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When Martin’s flock turned to him for help, their need and their patient obedience made them beautiful.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then one accident and one mistake made him famous for full twelve miles about.

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

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

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

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

capable of being borne or endured

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

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From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When Martin’s flock turned to him for help, their need and their patient obedience made them beautiful.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Then one accident and one mistake made him famous for full twelve miles about.

two times

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

precisely as stated

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

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

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

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From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

at the time that

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

which person or people

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

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

From this reading Once or twice he lost his temper with jovial villagers who bountifully explained to him that he was less aged than he might have been; once or twice he drank too much whisky at poker parties in the back room of the Coöperative Store; but he was known as reliable, skilful, and honest--and on the whole he was rather less distinguished than Alec Ingleblad the barber, less prosperous than Nils Krag, the carpenter, and less interesting to his neighbors than the Finnish garageman.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In summer Leora and he drove to the Pony River for picnic suppers and a swim, very noisy, splashing, and immodest; through autumn he went duck-hunting with Bert Tozer, who became nearly tolerable when he stood at sunset on a pass between two slews; and with winter isolating the village in a sun-blank desert of snow, they had sleigh-rides, card-parties, “sociables” at the churches.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading I When he had practised medicine in Wheatsylvania for one year, Martin was an inconspicuous but not discouraged country doctor.