used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
(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 _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
BritonsnounUS /ˈbrɪtənz/
plural of “briton” — a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
brook-side
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
butterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
combedadjectiveUS /koʊmd/
(of hair) made tidy with a comb
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
a small house with a single story
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
distractionsnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃənz/
plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
divisible by two
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
a boy or man
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
a man of refinement
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
haymakernounUS /ˈheɪmeɪkər/
a farm machine that treats hay to cause more rapid and even drying
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
implementsnounUS /ˈɪmpləmənts/
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
kernnounUS /kɜːrn/
United States composer of musical comedies (1885-1945)
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
KUBAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
the force of workers available
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
mothsnounUS /mɔːθs/
plural of “moth” — typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
mowing-machine
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From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
not any; not one
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
prouderadjectiveUS /ˈpraʊdər/
comparative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
rakeverbUS /reɪk/
move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
possessing material wealth
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
ricksnounUS /rɪks/
plural of “rick” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
riverbanknounUS /ˈrɪvərbæŋk/
the bank of a river
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
scythenounUS /sɪθ/
an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
not in physical motion
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
caught or fixed
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
carry out
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
tea-parties
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From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
thatching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
precisely as stated
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
accept gladly
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
at the time that
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not a mowing-machine, nor a patent haymaker, had been into our meadows, nor any other of those costly implements, which farmers are ordered by their critics to employ, when they can barely pay for scythe and rake.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
which person or people
From this reading All was the work of man and horse, if maids may be counted among the men--for, in truth, they had turned out by the dozen, from cottage, and farm, and the great house itself, to help the poor gentleman who had been rich, and had shown himself no prouder then than now.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, in summer, a fellow of a quiet turn, who has no time to keep up his cricket, and has never heard of golf,--as was then the case with most of us,--and takes no delight in green tea-parties, neither runs after moths and butterflies, however attractive such society may be, this man finds a riverbank, or, better still, a fair brook-side, the source of the sweetest voices to him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _KUBAN_ That evening we stuck to our work, like Britons, and got all the ricks combed down so well, and topped up ready for thatching, that the weather was welcome to do what it pleased, short of a very heavy gale of wind.
woveverbUS /woʊv/
inflected form of “weave” — interlace by or as if by weaving
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading For about three weeks, while the corn began to kern, and Nature wove the fringe before she spread the yellow banner, a man of the farm, though still wanted near at hand, might take a little change and look about him more at leisure, and ask how his neighbours were getting on, or even indulge in some distractions of his own.
