Chapter XII

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

From this reading 1625” cut into its back.

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

From this reading It was nearly dark--the sun setting luridly and throwing a coppery light across the wall.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It was nearly dark--the sun setting luridly and throwing a coppery light across the wall.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

Having no one else present.

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

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

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading 1625” cut into its back.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.

plural of “catalogue” — a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.

of something having the color of copper

From this reading It was nearly dark--the sun setting luridly and throwing a coppery light across the wall.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading 1625” cut into its back.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was nearly dark--the sun setting luridly and throwing a coppery light across the wall.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The door shut on them.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

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

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.

with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

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

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.

having a high back

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.

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

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

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

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading 1625” cut into its back.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was nearly dark--the sun setting luridly and throwing a coppery light across the wall.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading 1625” cut into its back.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.

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

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was nearly dark--the sun setting luridly and throwing a coppery light across the wall.

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

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

in a lurid manner

From this reading It was nearly dark--the sun setting luridly and throwing a coppery light across the wall.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was nearly dark--the sun setting luridly and throwing a coppery light across the wall.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.

above and across; more than

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading It was nearly dark--the sun setting luridly and throwing a coppery light across the wall.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading The door shut on them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

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

From this reading It was nearly dark--the sun setting luridly and throwing a coppery light across the wall.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

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

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The door shut on them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading It was nearly dark--the sun setting luridly and throwing a coppery light across the wall.

very small

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.

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

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.

up to a particular time

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading It was nearly dark--the sun setting luridly and throwing a coppery light across the wall.

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

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

in or at the place that

From this reading SHE waited until supper was over, and then she asked Jethro for half an hour alone in the little room looking due north, where he kept his papers, his boots, his agricultural catalogues, stray packets of seeds, and so on.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The oak bureau filled one corner of the tiny room; turned full to the gaping hearth was a high-backed oak chair, with the initials “J. J.