Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Farmer Wickliffe Stillwell proved a friend in need.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

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

From this reading FISH AND MONKEYS.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

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

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

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From this reading He had started with his Sunday hat perched on his "bald-spot," which was oddly in contrast with the hirsute growth below.

completely unclothed

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading He had started with his Sunday hat perched on his "bald-spot," which was oddly in contrast with the hirsute growth below.

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

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

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From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

under normal conditions

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading He had started with his Sunday hat perched on his "bald-spot," which was oddly in contrast with the hirsute growth below.

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

one or the other of two

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

full of events or incidents

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading Farmer Wickliffe Stillwell proved a friend in need.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading FISH AND MONKEYS.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Farmer Wickliffe Stillwell proved a friend in need.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading He had started with his Sunday hat perched on his "bald-spot," which was oddly in contrast with the hirsute growth below.

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

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He had started with his Sunday hat perched on his "bald-spot," which was oddly in contrast with the hirsute growth below.

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

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

clothing for the head

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

having or covered with hair

From this reading He had started with his Sunday hat perched on his "bald-spot," which was oddly in contrast with the hirsute growth below.

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

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

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

From this reading Farmer Wickliffe Stillwell proved a friend in need.

the color of freshly broken cast iron

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

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From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading FISH AND MONKEYS.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Farmer Wickliffe Stillwell proved a friend in need.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading He had started with his Sunday hat perched on his "bald-spot," which was oddly in contrast with the hirsute growth below.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

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

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading He had started with his Sunday hat perched on his "bald-spot," which was oddly in contrast with the hirsute growth below.

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From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Farmer Wickliffe Stillwell proved a friend in need.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

Identical; not different.

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He had started with his Sunday hat perched on his "bald-spot," which was oddly in contrast with the hirsute growth below.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

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From this reading Farmer Wickliffe Stillwell proved a friend in need.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading He had started with his Sunday hat perched on his "bald-spot," which was oddly in contrast with the hirsute growth below.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

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

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

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

From this reading He had started with his Sunday hat perched on his "bald-spot," which was oddly in contrast with the hirsute growth below.

in or at the place that

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

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

From this reading He had started with his Sunday hat perched on his "bald-spot," which was oddly in contrast with the hirsute growth below.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

English theologian whose objections to Roman Catholic doctrine anticipated the Protestant Reformation (1328-1384)

From this reading Farmer Wickliffe Stillwell proved a friend in need.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.

in the company of; together with

From this reading About the middle of that eventful morning he appeared with a big basket on either arm, his blue-checked smock swaying in the breeze that had arisen, his iron-gray, luxuriant whiskers doing the same, and his head bare.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Lizzie, his wife, had affirmed such headgear was "more politer" than the old straw hat he commonly wore and that had the virtue of staying where it was put, as the stiff Derby did not.