Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

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

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

having a strong healthy body

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading The calmness was accounted for by the fact that Joyce Birkdale was to be married.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The late September afternoon held almost summer heat as it flooded St. Ange.

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

From this reading The late September afternoon held almost summer heat as it flooded St. Ange.

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

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

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

From this reading The late September afternoon held almost summer heat as it flooded St. Ange.

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

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

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

From this reading The late September afternoon held almost summer heat as it flooded St. Ange.

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

From this reading The calmness was accounted for by the fact that Joyce Birkdale was to be married.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

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From this reading The calmness was accounted for by the fact that Joyce Birkdale was to be married.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The calmness was accounted for by the fact that Joyce Birkdale was to be married.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The circumstances leading up to this event had been sufficiently interesting to demand sobriety.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

a pleasing firmness and freshness

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The circumstances leading up to this event had been sufficiently interesting to demand sobriety.

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

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The circumstances leading up to this event had been sufficiently interesting to demand sobriety.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The calmness was accounted for by the fact that Joyce Birkdale was to be married.

in a fitful manner

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

covered with water

From this reading The late September afternoon held almost summer heat as it flooded St. Ange.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

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

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The late September afternoon held almost summer heat as it flooded St. Ange.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The late September afternoon held almost summer heat as it flooded St. Ange.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

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

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The circumstances leading up to this event had been sufficiently interesting to demand sobriety.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The late September afternoon held almost summer heat as it flooded St. Ange.

influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)

From this reading The calmness was accounted for by the fact that Joyce Birkdale was to be married.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The late September afternoon held almost summer heat as it flooded St. Ange.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The circumstances leading up to this event had been sufficiently interesting to demand sobriety.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

joined in matrimony

From this reading The calmness was accounted for by the fact that Joyce Birkdale was to be married.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

above and across; more than

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

make a promise or commitment

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading The late September afternoon held almost summer heat as it flooded St. Ange.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol

From this reading The circumstances leading up to this event had been sufficiently interesting to demand sobriety.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

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

From this reading The late September afternoon held almost summer heat as it flooded St. Ange.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The circumstances leading up to this event had been sufficiently interesting to demand sobriety.

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

From this reading The late September afternoon held almost summer heat as it flooded St. Ange.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

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

From this reading The late September afternoon held almost summer heat as it flooded St. Ange.

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

From this reading The circumstances leading up to this event had been sufficiently interesting to demand sobriety.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

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

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

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

From this reading The circumstances leading up to this event had been sufficiently interesting to demand sobriety.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

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

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.

at the time that

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

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

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

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

From this reading The breeze gave a promise of crispness as it passed fitfully through the pines; but on the whole a calmness and silence pervaded space which gave the impression of a summer Sunday when a passing minister had been prevailed upon to "stop over."

in the company of; together with

From this reading However, it was not a summer Sunday, as St. Ange well enough knew, for every able-bodied man in the place had that day signed a contract with the Boss of Camp 7 for the lumber season; and the St. Angeans never signed contracts on Sunday.