Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

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From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

disposed to please

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

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

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

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

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

the quantity that a barrow will hold

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

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

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading A bell beat five from Chagford Church tower, and the notes came drowsily through morning mists.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading A bell beat five from Chagford Church tower, and the notes came drowsily through morning mists.

propose a payment

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

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

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

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

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

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

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

a partially opened flower

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

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

From this reading A bell beat five from Chagford Church tower, and the notes came drowsily through morning mists.

plural of “catkin” — a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

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

From this reading A bell beat five from Chagford Church tower, and the notes came drowsily through morning mists.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading A bell beat five from Chagford Church tower, and the notes came drowsily through morning mists.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

the first light of day

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

in a drowsy manner

From this reading A bell beat five from Chagford Church tower, and the notes came drowsily through morning mists.

to an extreme degree

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

an area adjacent to farm buildings

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading A bell beat five from Chagford Church tower, and the notes came drowsily through morning mists.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

coins made of gold

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

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

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

active strength of body or mind

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

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

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

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

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

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

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

immediately past

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

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

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading A bell beat five from Chagford Church tower, and the notes came drowsily through morning mists.

a particular point in time

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

a form of address for a man

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading A bell beat five from Chagford Church tower, and the notes came drowsily through morning mists.

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

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

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

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

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

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

a reddish brown homespun fabric

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

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

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

an area where a number of shrubs are planted

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

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

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

large hardy shrub with showy and strongly fragrant creamy-white flowers in short terminal racemes

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

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

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

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

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

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

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

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

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading A bell beat five from Chagford Church tower, and the notes came drowsily through morning mists.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

up to a particular time

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

during the time that

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

belonging to which person

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Then quick steps followed on the last stroke of the hour and Will stood by Billy's side in Monks Barton farmyard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The old man raised his eyes from contemplation of a spade and barrow, bid Blanchard "Good morning" with simulated heartiness, and led the way to work, while Will followed, bringing the tools.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading LOGIC As Mr. Blee looked out upon a grey morning, the sallows leaping from silver to gold, from bud to blossom, scattered brightness through the dawn, and the lemon catkins of the hazel, the russet tassels of alders, brought light along the river, warmth into the world.

plural of “yard” — 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 They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading They passed into a shrubbery of syringa bushes twenty yards distant, and the younger man, whose humour had been exceedingly amiable until that moment, now flushed to his eyes before the spectacle of his labour.