Chapter IX

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

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

anew

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

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

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

plural of “basin” — a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

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

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

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From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

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From this reading CRUDELITAS.

(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

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

From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

a room used for dining

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

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From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

remove the dust from

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

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From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

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

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

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

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

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

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

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From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

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From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

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

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

plural of “kennel” — outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

tied with a knot

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

above and across; more than

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

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From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness

From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

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

From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

slightly intoxicated

From this reading The blinds of John Emmason’s dining-room were drawn, and the magistrate had knotted the four corners of a handkerchief over his head; it gave a tipsy appearance to his solemn horse-face.

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

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

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From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

precisely as stated

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

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

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

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 Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.

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

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

at the time that

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

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

From this reading Even the occasional airs that strayed on the hills did not touch Horwick Town, which lay sweltering.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Dogs were kept on the chain for fear of rabies; roof-chambers became stoves, bull’s-eye windows burning-glasses; dust rose heavily when it was stirred, and fell again in the same place; duckponds were basins of cracked earth; the very blue of the sky had paled before the devouring sun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Orders had gone forth from the constables that water was to be used with economy, and garbage cooked in the unswilled kennels.