Chapter IV

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The Merions don’t run much above seventy.”

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

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

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

From this reading HOW SHE SANG GRANDFATHER TO SLEEP GRANDFATHER began to fail.

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

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

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

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

psychological suffering

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

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

From this reading “He won’t more than last out the winter,” said Mrs. Peace, “if he does that.

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From this reading The Merions don’t run much above seventy.”

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading HOW SHE SANG GRANDFATHER TO SLEEP GRANDFATHER began to fail.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

lacking graciousness

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading HOW SHE SANG GRANDFATHER TO SLEEP GRANDFATHER began to fail.

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

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

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

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

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

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

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

From this reading HOW SHE SANG GRANDFATHER TO SLEEP GRANDFATHER began to fail.

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

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “He won’t more than last out the winter,” said Mrs. Peace, “if he does that.

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

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

immediately past

From this reading “He won’t more than last out the winter,” said Mrs. Peace, “if he does that.

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

From this reading The Merions don’t run much above seventy.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “He won’t more than last out the winter,” said Mrs. Peace, “if he does that.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “He won’t more than last out the winter,” said Mrs. Peace, “if he does that.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Merions don’t run much above seventy.”

not any; not one

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

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

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “He won’t more than last out the winter,” said Mrs. Peace, “if he does that.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The Merions don’t run much above seventy.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading HOW SHE SANG GRANDFATHER TO SLEEP GRANDFATHER began to fail.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

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

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

being ten more than sixty

From this reading The Merions don’t run much above seventy.”

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

From this reading HOW SHE SANG GRANDFATHER TO SLEEP GRANDFATHER began to fail.

wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

walk by dragging one's feet

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading HOW SHE SANG GRANDFATHER TO SLEEP GRANDFATHER began to fail.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

a male human offspring

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

impressive in appearance

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “He won’t more than last out the winter,” said Mrs. Peace, “if he does that.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

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

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

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

From this reading HOW SHE SANG GRANDFATHER TO SLEEP GRANDFATHER began to fail.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

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

From this reading He complained of no pain or distress; but his stately figure seemed to shrink, and his head that he used to hold so high was now bowed on his breast, and he began to creep and shuffle in his walk.

at the time that

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Widow Peace said the change had begun when he came back from the vain search for his graceless son, and I think it was true.

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

From this reading “He won’t more than last out the winter,” said Mrs. Peace, “if he does that.

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

From this reading “He won’t more than last out the winter,” said Mrs. Peace, “if he does that.