Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

equally

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

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

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

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

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

out of bed

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

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

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

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

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

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

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

the first light of day

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

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

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

-ing form of “disperse” — distribute loosely

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

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

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading THE ROYAL GUEST.

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

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

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

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

in a numb manner; without feeling

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

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

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

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

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

by chance

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

gather, as of natural products

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading THE ROYAL GUEST.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

plural of “sickle” — an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

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

From this reading THE ROYAL GUEST.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading A good harvest meant peace and prosperity in those times, a bad harvest famine, and perhaps rebellion; for if the home crop failed, commerce did not, as now, supply the deficiency.

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

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

plural of “vassal” — a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

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

From this reading It was the morning of the first of August, and the sun, dispersing the early mists, gave promise of a bright summer day.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

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

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

during the time that

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So it was with joy and gladness that the people went forth that day to reap with their sharp sickles in their hands, while the freshness of the early morn filled each heart insensibly with energy and life.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.

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From this reading The inhabitants of Æscendune, lord and vassals alike, were astir from the early daybreak; for that day the harvest was to be commenced, and the crops were heavier than had been known for many a year.