Chapter XV

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

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

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

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

any thing at all

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

protective covering made of metal and used in combat

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

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

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

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

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river

From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

the use of brief expressions

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

inflected form of “bully” — be bossy towards

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.

at every point

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

with firmness

From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

someone who is a detective

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

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From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

-ing form of “elicit” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

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From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

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

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

a boy or man

From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

the property of being wild or turbulent

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

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From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

shining intensely

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

of especially an attitude

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

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

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

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

From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

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From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net

From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

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

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

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From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

very generous

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

darkened with overcast

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.

engage in

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

United States actor (1914-1998)

From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

on the negative side or lower end of a scale

From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

above and across; more than

From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

-ing form of “relent” — give in, as to influence or pressure

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

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From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

determined

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

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From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers

From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

in a maliciously spiteful manner

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.

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From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

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

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

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

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.

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

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.

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From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

past form of “triumph” — prove superior

From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

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

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

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

From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

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

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

during the time that

From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

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From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

which person or people

From this reading The hockey team went to Marshall and triumphed decisively over St. Eustace, who, minus Jenkins and the freckle-faced Billings, was shorn of her strength.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading It was the sort of weather which, as Trevor explained one afternoon, while staring dolorously out the window, fairly drove a fellow to study.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN THE ROWING-ROOM February came in at Hillton as though resolved to make up for its brevity by strict attention to business, and dealt out snow and sleet with a lavish hand, and bullied the elements, which had begun to show signs of relenting, into a state of sullen ferocity.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading The river retained its armor of glaring ice, and the white-winged yachts passed and repassed continuously, without, however, eliciting anything but the most grudging admiration from Dick.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading For days together the sun never so much as showed its face through the leaden clouds, and the winds howled spitefully across the yard.