Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading DAB KINZER AND HAM MORRIS TURN INTO A FIRE-DEPARTMENT.

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

From this reading DAB KINZER AND HAM MORRIS TURN INTO A FIRE-DEPARTMENT.

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

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading The first barn they had put up, now the oldest and the farthest from the house, had been a large one.

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From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

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

From this reading Barns were a family weakness with them, as furniture had been with the Kinzers.

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

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

a state at a particular time

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

apply (usually a liquid) to a surface

From this reading DAB KINZER AND HAM MORRIS TURN INTO A FIRE-DEPARTMENT.

in deplorable condition

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

a social unit living together

From this reading Barns were a family weakness with them, as furniture had been with the Kinzers.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)

From this reading The first barn they had put up, now the oldest and the farthest from the house, had been a large one.

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

From this reading DAB KINZER AND HAM MORRIS TURN INTO A FIRE-DEPARTMENT.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first barn they had put up, now the oldest and the farthest from the house, had been a large one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Barns were a family weakness with them, as furniture had been with the Kinzers.

yet to be or coming

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

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

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading DAB KINZER AND HAM MORRIS TURN INTO A FIRE-DEPARTMENT.

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

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

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

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

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

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

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

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading DAB KINZER AND HAM MORRIS TURN INTO A FIRE-DEPARTMENT.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

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

From this reading DAB KINZER AND HAM MORRIS TURN INTO A FIRE-DEPARTMENT.

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

From this reading Barns were a family weakness with them, as furniture had been with the Kinzers.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

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 Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

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

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

engage in

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading DAB KINZER AND HAM MORRIS TURN INTO A FIRE-DEPARTMENT.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

situated in or oriented toward the north

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

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

From this reading The first barn they had put up, now the oldest and the farthest from the house, had been a large one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The first barn they had put up, now the oldest and the farthest from the house, had been a large one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

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

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

emotionally aroused

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

the act of storing something

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

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

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

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

From this reading The first barn they had put up, now the oldest and the farthest from the house, had been a large one.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

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

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

a vagrant

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading DAB KINZER AND HAM MORRIS TURN INTO A FIRE-DEPARTMENT.

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

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

the quality of being of practical use

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

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

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Barns were a family weakness with them, as furniture had been with the Kinzers.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.

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

From this reading Barns were a family weakness with them, as furniture had been with the Kinzers.

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

From this reading The Morris farm, as has been said, was a pretty large one; and the same tendency on the part of its owners which led them to put up so extensive and barn-like a house, had stimulated them from time to time to make the most liberal provisions for the storage of their crops.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Barns were a family weakness with them, as furniture had been with the Kinzers.

a late time of life

From this reading It was now in a somewhat dilapidated condition, to be sure, and was bowed a little northerly by the weight of years that rested on it; but it had still some hope of future usefulness if it had not been for that tramp and his box of matches.