Chapter I

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

From this reading It was a hot September afternoon.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was a hot September afternoon.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "Alton of Somasco," etc.

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

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

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

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Alton of Somasco," etc.

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From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

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

From this reading The estate would be Jimmy Denham's some day, provided that his father succeeded in keeping it out of the grasp of his creditors.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading The estate would be Jimmy Denham's some day, provided that his father succeeded in keeping it out of the grasp of his creditors.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The estate would be Jimmy Denham's some day, provided that his father succeeded in keeping it out of the grasp of his creditors.

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From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

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From this reading The estate would be Jimmy Denham's some day, provided that his father succeeded in keeping it out of the grasp of his creditors.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading The estate would be Jimmy Denham's some day, provided that his father succeeded in keeping it out of the grasp of his creditors.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "Alton of Somasco," etc.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The estate would be Jimmy Denham's some day, provided that his father succeeded in keeping it out of the grasp of his creditors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

hold firmly

From this reading The estate would be Jimmy Denham's some day, provided that his father succeeded in keeping it out of the grasp of his creditors.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

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

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

the gathering of a ripened crop

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

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

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

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

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

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 It was a hot September afternoon.

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

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

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From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

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

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a hot September afternoon.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading The estate would be Jimmy Denham's some day, provided that his father succeeded in keeping it out of the grasp of his creditors.

conformity or harmony

From this reading The estate would be Jimmy Denham's some day, provided that his father succeeded in keeping it out of the grasp of his creditors.

inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

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From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

overgrown with moss

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

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

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Alton of Somasco," etc.

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

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

in an original manner

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The estate would be Jimmy Denham's some day, provided that his father succeeded in keeping it out of the grasp of his creditors.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading It was a hot September afternoon.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Alton of Somasco," etc.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The estate would be Jimmy Denham's some day, provided that his father succeeded in keeping it out of the grasp of his creditors.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The estate would be Jimmy Denham's some day, provided that his father succeeded in keeping it out of the grasp of his creditors.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

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

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

the separation of grain or seeds from the husks and straw

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

in a vague way

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

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

From this reading It was a hot September afternoon.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

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

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

belonging to which person

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had been a week there now as the guest of Lieutenant Denham, whose acquaintance he had originally made out on the wide prairie in Western Canada, and for whom he had a certain liking that was slightly tinged with contempt.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Leland wondered vaguely how the harvesting and threshing were progressing in his own far distant country, as he leant on the moss-grown wall of the terrace beneath the old house of Barrock-holme.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The estate would be Jimmy Denham's some day, provided that his father succeeded in keeping it out of the grasp of his creditors.