Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading Leland stood outside the homestead door with a few newly opened letters in his hand.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

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

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His face was a trifle sombre, but he smiled when she glanced at him inquiringly.

a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

From this reading "From my broker in Winnipeg," he said.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His face was a trifle sombre, but he smiled when she glanced at him inquiringly.

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

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Leland stood outside the homestead door with a few newly opened letters in his hand.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

moving toward the east

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

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

From this reading His face was a trifle sombre, but he smiled when she glanced at him inquiringly.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Leland stood outside the homestead door with a few newly opened letters in his hand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading His face was a trifle sombre, but he smiled when she glanced at him inquiringly.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

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

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Leland stood outside the homestead door with a few newly opened letters in his hand.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

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

From this reading His face was a trifle sombre, but he smiled when she glanced at him inquiringly.

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

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

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

From this reading His face was a trifle sombre, but he smiled when she glanced at him inquiringly.

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

From this reading Leland stood outside the homestead door with a few newly opened letters in his hand.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading Leland stood outside the homestead door with a few newly opened letters in his hand.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

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

From this reading Leland stood outside the homestead door with a few newly opened letters in his hand.

in an inquiring manner

From this reading His face was a trifle sombre, but he smiled when she glanced at him inquiringly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

and nothing more

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

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

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

the literary culture

From this reading Leland stood outside the homestead door with a few newly opened letters in his hand.

for more time

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

-ing form of “lurch” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

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

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "From my broker in Winnipeg," he said.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

very recently

From this reading Leland stood outside the homestead door with a few newly opened letters in his hand.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Leland stood outside the homestead door with a few newly opened letters in his hand.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Leland stood outside the homestead door with a few newly opened letters in his hand.

above and across; more than

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

move upward

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "From my broker in Winnipeg," he said.

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

From this reading His face was a trifle sombre, but he smiled when she glanced at him inquiringly.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading His face was a trifle sombre, but he smiled when she glanced at him inquiringly.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading His face was a trifle sombre, but he smiled when she glanced at him inquiringly.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Leland stood outside the homestead door with a few newly opened letters in his hand.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

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

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading His face was a trifle sombre, but he smiled when she glanced at him inquiringly.

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

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

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

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

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

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

at the time that

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

(of hair) having lost its color

From this reading LELAND MAKES SURE The nights were growing longer, dusk was creeping up from the eastward across the leagues of whitened grass an hour earlier than it had done when they cut the hay.

which person or people

From this reading The waggon of the man who had brought them was just then lurching over the crest of the rise, and Carrie stood watching it, near her husband's side.

the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters

From this reading "From my broker in Winnipeg," he said.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Leland stood outside the homestead door with a few newly opened letters in his hand.