Chapter XVI

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

Having no one else present.

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

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

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

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

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

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

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

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

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.

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

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

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

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

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

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

nervous and unable to relax

From this reading I may keep you waiting some time, and if so Darkie will probably grow fidgety."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading I may keep you waiting some time, and if so Darkie will probably grow fidgety."

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

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

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

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

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I may keep you waiting some time, and if so Darkie will probably grow fidgety."

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

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

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I may keep you waiting some time, and if so Darkie will probably grow fidgety."

go away from a place

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

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

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I may keep you waiting some time, and if so Darkie will probably grow fidgety."

a form of address for a man

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

and nothing more

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

above and across; more than

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading I may keep you waiting some time, and if so Darkie will probably grow fidgety."

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

precisely, exactly

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

filled with satisfaction

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.

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

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I may keep you waiting some time, and if so Darkie will probably grow fidgety."

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

From this reading I may keep you waiting some time, and if so Darkie will probably grow fidgety."

a male human offspring

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I may keep you waiting some time, and if so Darkie will probably grow fidgety."

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I can do that, father," said Edgar eagerly; "Darkie is very quiet, I can manage him all right."

moral weakness

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading I may keep you waiting some time, and if so Darkie will probably grow fidgety."

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

which person or people

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I may keep you waiting some time, and if so Darkie will probably grow fidgety."

in the company of; together with

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

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

From this reading One hot July afternoon he arrived unexpectedly upon the scene of operations, driving in his dog-cart with his little son by his side, and called a man off his work to come and hold the horse.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD THE clay works adjoining Beaworthy extended over many acres of ground, and were a source of great wealth to their owner—Mr. Marsh—who, however, was seen there only occasionally, for he employed an outdoor manager in whom he had implicit confidence.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I daresay you can," Mr. Marsh admitted, for the horse, though spirited, was free from vice, "but I should not be satisfied to leave you in charge alone.