aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Oh, as to that: I guess it’s always Ethan done the caring.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Oh, as to that: I guess it’s always Ethan done the caring.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before my own time there was up I had learned to know what that meant.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading “Oh, as to that: I guess it’s always Ethan done the caring.”
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Harmon thoughtfully passed his tobacco to the other cheek.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Oh, as to that: I guess it’s always Ethan done the caring.”
Ethan
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From this reading “Oh, as to that: I guess it’s always Ethan done the caring.”
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
Gow
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From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “Oh, as to that: I guess it’s always Ethan done the caring.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
Harmon
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From this reading Harmon thoughtfully passed his tobacco to the other cheek.
he's
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From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harmon thoughtfully passed his tobacco to the other cheek.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Oh, as to that: I guess it’s always Ethan done the caring.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
inferencesnounUS /ˈɪnfərensɪz/
plural of “inference” — the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
it's
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From this reading “Oh, as to that: I guess it’s always Ethan done the caring.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Before my own time there was up I had learned to know what that meant.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Before my own time there was up I had learned to know what that meant.
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 But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Before my own time there was up I had learned to know what that meant.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
nucleusnounUS /ˈnuːkliəs/
a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, as to that: I guess it’s always Ethan done the caring.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Harmon thoughtfully passed his tobacco to the other cheek.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Before my own time there was up I had learned to know what that meant.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Harmon thoughtfully passed his tobacco to the other cheek.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
Starkfield
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From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
caught or fixed
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Oh, as to that: I guess it’s always Ethan done the caring.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harmon thoughtfully passed his tobacco to the other cheek.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Harmon thoughtfully passed his tobacco to the other cheek.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before my own time there was up I had learned to know what that meant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harmon thoughtfully passed his tobacco to the other cheek.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Harmon thoughtfully passed his tobacco to the other cheek.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before my own time there was up I had learned to know what that meant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though Harmon Gow developed the tale as far as his mental and moral reach permitted there were perceptible gaps between his facts, and I had the sense that the deeper meaning of the story was in the gaps.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Before my own time there was up I had learned to know what that meant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
wintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading But one phrase stuck in my memory and served as the nucleus about which I grouped my subsequent inferences: “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters.”
