Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading After a few minutes' inspection he said: "Colonel, your orchard is somewhat affected.

later than; following

From this reading After a few minutes' inspection he said: "Colonel, your orchard is somewhat affected.

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

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

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

From this reading THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

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

From this reading As we came nearer we discovered that one of them was the owner of the place, the father of Miss Dorothy and Miss Katie.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading After a few minutes' inspection he said: "Colonel, your orchard is somewhat affected.

plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading As we came nearer we discovered that one of them was the owner of the place, the father of Miss Dorothy and Miss Katie.

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From this reading As we came nearer we discovered that one of them was the owner of the place, the father of Miss Dorothy and Miss Katie.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

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

From this reading As we came nearer we discovered that one of them was the owner of the place, the father of Miss Dorothy and Miss Katie.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading After a few minutes' inspection he said: "Colonel, your orchard is somewhat affected.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

a man of refinement

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

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

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

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

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

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

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

a formal or official examination

From this reading After a few minutes' inspection he said: "Colonel, your orchard is somewhat affected.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

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

From this reading THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

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From this reading As we came nearer we discovered that one of them was the owner of the place, the father of Miss Dorothy and Miss Katie.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

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

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

-ing form of “magnify” — increase in size, volume or significance

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading After a few minutes' inspection he said: "Colonel, your orchard is somewhat affected.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading As we came nearer we discovered that one of them was the owner of the place, the father of Miss Dorothy and Miss Katie.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading As we came nearer we discovered that one of them was the owner of the place, the father of Miss Dorothy and Miss Katie.

being perceived or observed

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

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

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

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

From this reading As we came nearer we discovered that one of them was the owner of the place, the father of Miss Dorothy and Miss Katie.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As we came nearer we discovered that one of them was the owner of the place, the father of Miss Dorothy and Miss Katie.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

a person who rules or commands

From this reading THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading After a few minutes' inspection he said: "Colonel, your orchard is somewhat affected.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading After a few minutes' inspection he said: "Colonel, your orchard is somewhat affected.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As we came nearer we discovered that one of them was the owner of the place, the father of Miss Dorothy and Miss Katie.

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

From this reading THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As we came nearer we discovered that one of them was the owner of the place, the father of Miss Dorothy and Miss Katie.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

branch out in a twiglike manner

From this reading The other was a thin gentleman in spectacles, who held a magnifying glass through which he intently looked at a twig which he had broken off.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

a developmental process

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

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

From this reading As we came nearer we discovered that one of them was the owner of the place, the father of Miss Dorothy and Miss Katie.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

(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 THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

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

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

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

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

which person or people

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading --_Hood._ One morning as we flew across the open space which lay between the wood and the wheat fields, we noticed two gentlemen in the orchard who were carefully examining the trees, peering curiously into the cracks of the rough bark or unfolding the curled leaves.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading THE RULER WITH THE IRON HAND But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as want of heart.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading After a few minutes' inspection he said: "Colonel, your orchard is somewhat affected.