Chapter XX

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

From this reading Even the hardy chrysanthemums bowed their hoary heads, and a snow-like rime covered the river meadows every morning.

later than; following

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

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

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

changing to a darker color

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Even the hardy chrysanthemums bowed their hoary heads, and a snow-like rime covered the river meadows every morning.

possessive form of “brooke” — English lyric poet (1887-1915)

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

the act of burning something

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

plural of “chrysanthemum” — the flower of a chrysanthemum plant

From this reading Even the hardy chrysanthemums bowed their hoary heads, and a snow-like rime covered the river meadows every morning.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

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

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

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

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Even the hardy chrysanthemums bowed their hoary heads, and a snow-like rime covered the river meadows every morning.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

in a disrespectful and mocking manner

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

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

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the hardy chrysanthemums bowed their hoary heads, and a snow-like rime covered the river meadows every morning.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Even the hardy chrysanthemums bowed their hoary heads, and a snow-like rime covered the river meadows every morning.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

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

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

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

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

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

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

start firing a weapon

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

set up or found

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

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

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

-ing form of “halve” — divide by two; divide into halves

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Even the hardy chrysanthemums bowed their hoary heads, and a snow-like rime covered the river meadows every morning.

draw a harrow over

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

extremely painful

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

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

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Even the hardy chrysanthemums bowed their hoary heads, and a snow-like rime covered the river meadows every morning.

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

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading Even the hardy chrysanthemums bowed their hoary heads, and a snow-like rime covered the river meadows every morning.

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

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

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

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

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

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

engage in

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

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

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

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

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

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

From this reading Even the hardy chrysanthemums bowed their hoary heads, and a snow-like rime covered the river meadows every morning.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Even the hardy chrysanthemums bowed their hoary heads, and a snow-like rime covered the river meadows every morning.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Even the hardy chrysanthemums bowed their hoary heads, and a snow-like rime covered the river meadows every morning.

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

From this reading Even the hardy chrysanthemums bowed their hoary heads, and a snow-like rime covered the river meadows every morning.

a reddish brown homespun fabric

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

the seed of the cereal grass

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

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

From this reading Even the hardy chrysanthemums bowed their hoary heads, and a snow-like rime covered the river meadows every morning.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

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

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Even the hardy chrysanthemums bowed their hoary heads, and a snow-like rime covered the river meadows every morning.

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

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

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

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

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

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

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

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

at the time that

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

during the time that

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading FIRE OF LEAVES Killing frost had come and given the blackening touch to garden and wild hedge-row.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The flame was already burning low in the leaf torches of the swamp maples, while the oaks changed to wine and russet slowly, with majestic dignity and pride of hardihood.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In fact, when the strange “farmer-on-shares,” after the sharing time, prepared to plough up the corn stubble for burning and harrow the cleared field, Fenton laughed half derisively, and said, “It’s plain to me he’ll never make a farmer,—that harrowing job belongs to next year’s man.”

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading The modest crops the farm had yielded were divided, and Brooke’s portion of hay, rye, corn on the cob, potatoes, and apples duly stored away under Enoch Fenton’s argus eyes; while even this astute Yankee found nothing to quibble at, so generous had been Maarten’s halving.