Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

(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 "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

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

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

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

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

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

From this reading Heaven grant, it mayn't be so with him."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

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

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

let have

From this reading Heaven grant, it mayn't be so with him."

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

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

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

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

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From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

draw a harrow over

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

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

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Heaven grant, it mayn't be so with him."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Heaven grant, it mayn't be so with him."

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

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

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

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Heaven grant, it mayn't be so with him."

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Heaven grant, it mayn't be so with him."

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

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

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

and nothing more

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

an amount of time

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading RICHES.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

have in common

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading The site of the modern establishment is the same with that of the ancient; but everything of the latter that had been built by hands has gone to decay and been removed, and only the earth beneath and around it remains the same.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

envelop completely

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Heaven grant, it mayn't be so with him."

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

the season of growth

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

sweep across or over

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

carry out

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

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 The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

shedding tears

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

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

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

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

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

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

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

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

From this reading The scene of this tale must now be changed to the little inn, which at that period, as at the present, was situated in the vicinity of Harley College.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.

but in spite of that

From this reading "The seeds by nature planted Take a deep root in the soil, and though for a time The trenchant share and tearing harrow may Sweep all appearance of them from the surface, Yet with the first warm rains of spring they'll shoot, And with their rankness smother the good grain.