Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

(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 Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

in addition

From this reading This also he had done before.

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

From this reading IN PURSUIT January passed and February passed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He rode rapidly, but he paused at Forrest's forge and at the mill below the ford.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This also he had done before.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading He rode rapidly, but he paused at Forrest's forge and at the mill below the ford.

perennial woodland native of North America having a red root and red sap and bearing a solitary lobed leaf and white flower in early spring and having acrid emetic properties; rootstock used as a stimulant and expectorant

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He rode rapidly, but he paused at Forrest's forge and at the mill below the ford.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

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From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

plural of “catkin” — a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This also he had done before.

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From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

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From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading IN PURSUIT January passed and February passed.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading He rode rapidly, but he paused at Forrest's forge and at the mill below the ford.

create by hammering

From this reading He rode rapidly, but he paused at Forrest's forge and at the mill below the ford.

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From this reading He rode rapidly, but he paused at Forrest's forge and at the mill below the ford.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

woodlands in full leaf

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

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

From this reading This also he had done before.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

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

From this reading He rode rapidly, but he paused at Forrest's forge and at the mill below the ford.

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

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

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

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

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

From this reading IN PURSUIT January passed and February passed.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading IN PURSUIT January passed and February passed.

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 Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

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

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

march in a procession

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

the force of workers available

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading He rode rapidly, but he paused at Forrest's forge and at the mill below the ford.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading IN PURSUIT January passed and February passed.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading He rode rapidly, but he paused at Forrest's forge and at the mill below the ford.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading IN PURSUIT January passed and February passed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

with speed

From this reading He rode rapidly, but he paused at Forrest's forge and at the mill below the ford.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He rode rapidly, but he paused at Forrest's forge and at the mill below the ford.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

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

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

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

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

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

From this reading This also he had done before.

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

From this reading Neither the smith nor the men at the mill knew the idea that brought him there, but they may have thought--if they thought at all--that he put strange questions.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

in the direction of

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

a Caucasian

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Fairfax Cary, riding for the third time since the New Year from Malplaquet toward Greenwood, marked the blue March sky, the pale brown catkins by the brooks, and the white flowers of the bloodroot piercing the far-spread carpet of dead leaves.