Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

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

From this reading The summer grew hot and rainless, and the Horwick mills stood for want of water.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

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From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

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From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

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From this reading CICELY.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

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

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

the first light of day

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

-ing form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The summer grew hot and rainless, and the Horwick mills stood for want of water.

plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

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From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The summer grew hot and rainless, and the Horwick mills stood for want of water.

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

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

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

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

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

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

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

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

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From this reading The summer grew hot and rainless, and the Horwick mills stood for want of water.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The summer grew hot and rainless, and the Horwick mills stood for want of water.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

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

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

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

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

for more time

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

plural of “loom” — a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading The summer grew hot and rainless, and the Horwick mills stood for want of water.

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From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

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From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

a period of time spent sleeping

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

not any; not one

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The summer grew hot and rainless, and the Horwick mills stood for want of water.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

and nothing more

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

above and across; more than

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

lacking rain

From this reading The summer grew hot and rainless, and the Horwick mills stood for want of water.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

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

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

travel back and forth between two points

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

of the color of slate or granite

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The summer grew hot and rainless, and the Horwick mills stood for want of water.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

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

From this reading The summer grew hot and rainless, and the Horwick mills stood for want of water.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

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From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

express in words

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

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

From this reading The summer grew hot and rainless, and the Horwick mills stood for want of water.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

propel through the air

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

up to a particular time

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

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

From this reading Not a breath stirred the birches and mountain-ash of the Scout; and the blue-flowering teazel-thistles, that the fullers set in iron frames for the raising of a nap on their cloth, stretched up the steep hillside like a dusty, slaty, ethereal bloom.

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From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading The summer grew hot and rainless, and the Horwick mills stood for want of water.

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

From this reading Arthur Monjoy had taken a small house in Horwick, but every night he was over the moor, and, until he should cease his setting out at nightfall and returning at daybreak, Cicely remained in her father’s house.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The summer grew hot and rainless, and the Horwick mills stood for want of water.

plural of “weaver” — a craftsman who weaves cloth

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In Wadsworth you could no longer tell the day of the week by the knocking of the looms--the lazy throw of the shuttle that began the week from the frantic clatter of “felling” on the eve of the Thursday market--for the weavers worked only early in the mornings and late into the night, and dozed during the afternoons.