Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

possessive form of “affair” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

later than; following

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

Having no one else present.

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

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

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

on or to one side

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

for the reason that

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

the smallest administrative district of several European countries

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading His most constant companion was a pipe, his most loyal follower a dog.

unvarying in nature

From this reading His most constant companion was a pipe, his most loyal follower a dog.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading His most constant companion was a pipe, his most loyal follower a dog.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

come together

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

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

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

a person who accepts the leadership of another

From this reading His most constant companion was a pipe, his most loyal follower a dog.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

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

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

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

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

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

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

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

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

intense and profound fear

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

and nothing more

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

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 A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

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

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading His most constant companion was a pipe, his most loyal follower a dog.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

one of the five boroughs of New York City

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His most constant companion was a pipe, his most loyal follower a dog.

a form of address for a man

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

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

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

(Old Testament) a famous hunter

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

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

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading His most constant companion was a pipe, his most loyal follower a dog.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

in a manner contemplative of past events

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

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

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

lacking hair on the face

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

moving very fast

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

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

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

near that time or date

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

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

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

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

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

plural of “vale” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading As he sauntered slowly down the river road that afternoon, smiling retrospectively from time to time as he looked into the swift, narrow stream that had welcomed his adversaries of the morning, he little thought of the encounter in store for him.

at the time that

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A crowd of old college friends had just left him alone in the hills after spending several weeks at his place, and his sole occupation these days, aside from directing the affair's about the house and grounds, lay in the efforts to commune with nature by means of a shotgun and a fishing-rod.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading It was quite true that he wore a red coat when tramping through his woods and vales, not because it was fashionable, but because he had a vague horror of being shot at by some near-sighted nimrod from Manhattan.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading IN WHICH A YOUNG WOMAN TRESPASSES Mr. Shaw was a tall young man of thirty or thereabouts, smooth-faced, good-looking and athletic.