Chapter V

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

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

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

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

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

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

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

From this reading The buildings are situated on a hill fronting the lake, and command a view of the greater part of the water.

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

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

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

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The buildings are situated on a hill fronting the lake, and command a view of the greater part of the water.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

put or send forth

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

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

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The buildings are situated on a hill fronting the lake, and command a view of the greater part of the water.

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

the human act of creating

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

the first light of day

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

weak from exhaustion

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

being one more than seven

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

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

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

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

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

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

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

-ing form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

From this reading The buildings are situated on a hill fronting the lake, and command a view of the greater part of the water.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The buildings are situated on a hill fronting the lake, and command a view of the greater part of the water.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The buildings are situated on a hill fronting the lake, and command a view of the greater part of the water.

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

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

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

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

ten 10s

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

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

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

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

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

a failure to maintain a higher state

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

a unit of instruction

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

inflected form of “nut” — gather nuts

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The buildings are situated on a hill fronting the lake, and command a view of the greater part of the water.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The buildings are situated on a hill fronting the lake, and command a view of the greater part of the water.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

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

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

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

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

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

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

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

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

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

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The buildings are situated on a hill fronting the lake, and command a view of the greater part of the water.

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 buildings are situated on a hill fronting the lake, and command a view of the greater part of the water.

English playwright (1580-1625)

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading CHAMBERLIN FARM AND LAKE.—A NOVEL FLY-TRAP.—A LESSON IN NATURAL HISTORY.—TELOSMIS LAKE.—THE “CUT.”—A THREE DAYS’ RAIN STORM.—WEBSTER LAKE AND DAM.—AN APPARITION.—THE WEIRD STILLNESS OF THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS.—AN ACCOMMODATING FLY-CATCHER.

in or at the place that

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

belonging to which person

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Nutting (who with his three sons has charge of the farm) is six feet high, straight as an Indian, with heavy high cheek bones, black moustache, and whose face is thoroughly tanned by exposure to the sun.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading “On the fair face of Nature let us muse, And dream by lapsing streams and drooping wood; Tread the dark forests whose primeval ranks Since the Creation dawn have cast their shade.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Chamberlin farm consists of one log house, eight or ten barns, and about three hundred acres of cleared land, if where in some portions you can jump from stump to stump can be called “cleared land.”