Chapter I

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From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

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

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

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

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

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

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

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

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

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

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

(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 It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

every second one of a series

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

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

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

on or to one side

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

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

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

past form of “bequeath” — leave or give by will after one's death

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

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

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

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

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.

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

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

a range of the Appalachians to the west of the Hudson in southeastern New York; includes many popular resort areas

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

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

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

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

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

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

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

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

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

march in a procession

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

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

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

and nothing more

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

the local environment

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

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

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

(Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism); an official language of India although it is now used only for religious purposes

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

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

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

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

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

plural of “spelling” — forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

the season of growth

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

the words of something written

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

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

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

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

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

United States writer and social critic (1817-1862)

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

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

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

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

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.

the act of using

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.

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

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

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

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

which person or people

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was edited by Thoreau's friend Mr. H. G. O. Blake, to whom the Journal was bequeathed by Miss Sophia Thoreau, who died in 1876.

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

From this reading It was succeeded in 1884 by a volume entitled "Summer," which in reality covered only the early summer, and that, in turn, by "Winter" in 1887 and "Autumn" in 1892, all made by Mr. Blake on the same principle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

the act of creating written works

From this reading The following alternate spellings were noted, but retained: contemporaries and cotemporaries Bramins and Brahmins Shakspeare and Shakespeare Sanskrit and Sanscrit Catskills and Caatskills Aside from the use Thoreau himself made of his Journal in writing his more formal works, the first extensive publication of the Journal material began in 1881 with "Early Spring in Massachusetts."

a late time of life

From this reading This volume consisted of extracts covering the month of March and parts of February and April, arranged according to the days of the month, the entries for the successive years following one another under each day.