Chapter III · Ned’s Experience in Camp

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

(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 He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

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

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

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

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I can at least guide him out of the country, for it will not be safe for him to stay here,” thought George.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

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

From this reading “I can at least guide him out of the country, for it will not be safe for him to stay here,” thought George.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

the lower side of anything

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “I can at least guide him out of the country, for it will not be safe for him to stay here,” thought George.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading “I can at least guide him out of the country, for it will not be safe for him to stay here,” thought George.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

past form of “fence” — enclose with a fence

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Uncle John will go, too, if he is wise; but I shall have to remain and shoulder the whole of it.”

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading “I can at least guide him out of the country, for it will not be safe for him to stay here,” thought George.

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

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

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

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “I can at least guide him out of the country, for it will not be safe for him to stay here,” thought George.

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

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

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

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I can at least guide him out of the country, for it will not be safe for him to stay here,” thought George.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

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

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

cause to arise

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

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

From this reading “Uncle John will go, too, if he is wise; but I shall have to remain and shoulder the whole of it.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading “Uncle John will go, too, if he is wise; but I shall have to remain and shoulder the whole of it.”

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading “I can at least guide him out of the country, for it will not be safe for him to stay here,” thought George.

engage in

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

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 conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

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From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I can at least guide him out of the country, for it will not be safe for him to stay here,” thought George.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

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

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

existing or coming before

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

the act of refusing

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “Uncle John will go, too, if he is wise; but I shall have to remain and shoulder the whole of it.”

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading “I can at least guide him out of the country, for it will not be safe for him to stay here,” thought George.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

cut with a saw

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

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

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “Uncle John will go, too, if he is wise; but I shall have to remain and shoulder the whole of it.”

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading “Uncle John will go, too, if he is wise; but I shall have to remain and shoulder the whole of it.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “I can at least guide him out of the country, for it will not be safe for him to stay here,” thought George.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

carry out

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

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

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “I can at least guide him out of the country, for it will not be safe for him to stay here,” thought George.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

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

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Uncle John will go, too, if he is wise; but I shall have to remain and shoulder the whole of it.”

a source of difficulty

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “Uncle John will go, too, if he is wise; but I shall have to remain and shoulder the whole of it.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

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

From this reading It was plain enough to George that Ned wanted to take satisfaction out of the settlers for their refusal to notice him and make much of him, as he seemed to think they ought to have done.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

at the time that

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.

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

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading “Uncle John will go, too, if he is wise; but I shall have to remain and shoulder the whole of it.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “I can at least guide him out of the country, for it will not be safe for him to stay here,” thought George.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading “Uncle John will go, too, if he is wise; but I shall have to remain and shoulder the whole of it.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading The conversation recorded in the preceding chapter was but one of the many Ned had with his father and cousin on the subject of farming, and the result was that the following winter saw him the owner, for the time being, of fifty acres of rich bottom land, which had been fenced and planted to wheat.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He said all he could to induce him to give up the idea, but Ned was stubborn, and George finally abandoned the attempt in despair, hoping that when the trouble came, as it certainly would come if Ned held to his resolution, he could in some way protect him from the consequences of his folly.