Chapter XIX

a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading And what had been the part played by Pugwalker, alias Endymion Leer?

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

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

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

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The farmer had been poisoned, though not by osiers.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading He felt convinced that Mistress Ivy's reconstruction was correct--as far as it went.

make right or correct

From this reading He felt convinced that Mistress Ivy's reconstruction was correct--as far as it went.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

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From this reading And what had been the part played by Pugwalker, alias Endymion Leer?

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He felt convinced that Mistress Ivy's reconstruction was correct--as far as it went.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading The farmer had been poisoned, though not by osiers.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt convinced that Mistress Ivy's reconstruction was correct--as far as it went.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

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

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

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

From this reading He felt convinced that Mistress Ivy's reconstruction was correct--as far as it went.

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

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

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

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

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

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression

From this reading And what had been the part played by Pugwalker, alias Endymion Leer?

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

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

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The farmer had been poisoned, though not by osiers.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

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From this reading The farmer had been poisoned, though not by osiers.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading And what had been the part played by Pugwalker, alias Endymion Leer?

cut or make a way through

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

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

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading And what had been the part played by Pugwalker, alias Endymion Leer?

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading The farmer had been poisoned, though not by osiers.

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From this reading And what had been the part played by Pugwalker, alias Endymion Leer?

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877

From this reading He felt convinced that Mistress Ivy's reconstruction was correct--as far as it went.

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

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

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

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

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

hard to endure

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

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

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

plural of “vulture” — any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.

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

From this reading He felt convinced that Mistress Ivy's reconstruction was correct--as far as it went.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He felt convinced that Mistress Ivy's reconstruction was correct--as far as it went.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But by what?

the words that are spoken

From this reading THE BERRIES OF MERCIFUL DEATH Late into that night Master Nathaniel paced the floor of his pipe-room, trying to pierce through the intervening medium of the dry words of the Law and the vivider though less reliable one of Mistress Ivy's memory, and reach that old rustic tragedy, as it had been before the vultures of Time had left nothing of it but dry bones.