Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

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

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

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

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

on or to one side

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

the state of being blind or lacking sight

From this reading It was of the man that the uppermost feeling in his mind was one of disgust at his late infelicity of speech, and at the blindness which had prompted it.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

the act of brushing your teeth

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

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

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

fill with distaste

From this reading It was of the man that the uppermost feeling in his mind was one of disgust at his late infelicity of speech, and at the blindness which had prompted it.

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From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was of the man that the uppermost feeling in his mind was one of disgust at his late infelicity of speech, and at the blindness which had prompted it.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

set up or found

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

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

From this reading It was of the man that the uppermost feeling in his mind was one of disgust at his late infelicity of speech, and at the blindness which had prompted it.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

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

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

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

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

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

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

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

From this reading It was of the man that the uppermost feeling in his mind was one of disgust at his late infelicity of speech, and at the blindness which had prompted it.

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

From this reading It was of the man that the uppermost feeling in his mind was one of disgust at his late infelicity of speech, and at the blindness which had prompted it.

inappropriate and unpleasing manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

From this reading It was of the man that the uppermost feeling in his mind was one of disgust at his late infelicity of speech, and at the blindness which had prompted it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

immediately past

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

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

From this reading It was of the man that the uppermost feeling in his mind was one of disgust at his late infelicity of speech, and at the blindness which had prompted it.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was of the man that the uppermost feeling in his mind was one of disgust at his late infelicity of speech, and at the blindness which had prompted it.

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

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

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

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

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

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was of the man that the uppermost feeling in his mind was one of disgust at his late infelicity of speech, and at the blindness which had prompted it.

and nothing more

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

a course of conduct

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading It was of the man that the uppermost feeling in his mind was one of disgust at his late infelicity of speech, and at the blindness which had prompted it.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

restricted to something

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

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

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

move hurridly

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

only a very short time before

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

with a slant

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That he had not divined, that he had been so dull as to assume that as he felt, or did not feel, so must she, annoyed him like the jar of rude noises or like sand blowing into face and eyes.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading It was of the man that the uppermost feeling in his mind was one of disgust at his late infelicity of speech, and at the blindness which had prompted it.

a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

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

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

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

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading It was of the man that the uppermost feeling in his mind was one of disgust at his late infelicity of speech, and at the blindness which had prompted it.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading To Haward, riding at a gallop down the road that was scarce more than a bridle path, the rush of the cool air was grateful; the sharp striking of protruding twigs, the violent brushing aside of hanging vines, not unwelcome.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

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

From this reading THE STOREKEEPER It was now late afternoon, the sun’s rays coming slantingly into the forest, and the warmth of the day past and gone.

at the time that

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.

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

From this reading It was of the man that the uppermost feeling in his mind was one of disgust at his late infelicity of speech, and at the blindness which had prompted it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was of him, too, that the annoyance was purely with himself; for her, when at last he came to think of her, he found only the old, placid affection, as far removed from love as from hate.