Chapter XX

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

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

anew

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

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

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

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

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading And then at the end of June--as a matter of fact it was Midsummer day--the widow had asked him if he would not like that night to join the little herdsmen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

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

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And then at the end of June--as a matter of fact it was Midsummer day--the widow had asked him if he would not like that night to join the little herdsmen.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

recognizable; marked

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading But towards evening had come a steady downfall of rain, and the plan had fallen through.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading And then at the end of June--as a matter of fact it was Midsummer day--the widow had asked him if he would not like that night to join the little herdsmen.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

give expression to

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

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

From this reading And then at the end of June--as a matter of fact it was Midsummer day--the widow had asked him if he would not like that night to join the little herdsmen.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading But towards evening had come a steady downfall of rain, and the plan had fallen through.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

without a basis in reason or fact

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

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

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

evoking or deserving hatred

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

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

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

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

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

plural of “herdsman” — someone who drives a herd

From this reading And then at the end of June--as a matter of fact it was Midsummer day--the widow had asked him if he would not like that night to join the little herdsmen.

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

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

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

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

sing with closed lips

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

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

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading And then at the end of June--as a matter of fact it was Midsummer day--the widow had asked him if he would not like that night to join the little herdsmen.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

the literary culture

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading And then at the end of June--as a matter of fact it was Midsummer day--the widow had asked him if he would not like that night to join the little herdsmen.

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

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading And then at the end of June--as a matter of fact it was Midsummer day--the widow had asked him if he would not like that night to join the little herdsmen.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading And then at the end of June--as a matter of fact it was Midsummer day--the widow had asked him if he would not like that night to join the little herdsmen.

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

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

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

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

on one occasion

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

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

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading But towards evening had come a steady downfall of rain, and the plan had fallen through.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading But towards evening had come a steady downfall of rain, and the plan had fallen through.

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

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

affording physical relief

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

make steady

From this reading But towards evening had come a steady downfall of rain, and the plan had fallen through.

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

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

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

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

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

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But towards evening had come a steady downfall of rain, and the plan had fallen through.

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

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

in the direction of

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

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

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

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

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

a sudden desire

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

which person or people

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

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

From this reading And then at the end of June--as a matter of fact it was Midsummer day--the widow had asked him if he would not like that night to join the little herdsmen.

possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

an old form of “will”, used with “thou”

From this reading Then towards autumn Ranulph had begun to wilt, and finally Luke overheard the strange conversation he had reported in his letter to Master Nathaniel, and once again the farm grew hateful to him, and he followed Ranulph as if he were his shadow and counted the hours for the order to come from Master Nathaniel bidding them return to Lud.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WATCHING THE COWS In the interval between his two letters--the one to Hempie, and the one to Master Nathaniel--Luke decided that his suspicions had been groundless, for the days at the farm were buzzing by with a soothing hum like that of summer insects, and Ranulph was growing gay and sunburned.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading And then at the end of June--as a matter of fact it was Midsummer day--the widow had asked him if he would not like that night to join the little herdsmen.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Perhaps you may remember that on his first evening at the farm Ranulph had wanted to join the children who watched the widow's cows at night, but it had evidently been nothing but a passing whim, for he did not express the wish again.