Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

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

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

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

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

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

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Posey, in spite of herself, could not help a sorrowful feeling of discouragement at the failure of her first effort at home-finding.

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

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Ben, flicking his big bay horse softly with the tassel of his whip, was evidently in a brown study.

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

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At last he turned to Posey, saying, “I’ve been thinking what you had better do.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading At last he turned to Posey, saying, “I’ve been thinking what you had better do.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Ben, flicking his big bay horse softly with the tassel of his whip, was evidently in a brown study.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Ben, flicking his big bay horse softly with the tassel of his whip, was evidently in a brown study.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Posey, in spite of herself, could not help a sorrowful feeling of discouragement at the failure of her first effort at home-finding.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading Posey, in spite of herself, could not help a sorrowful feeling of discouragement at the failure of her first effort at home-finding.

plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading At last he turned to Posey, saying, “I’ve been thinking what you had better do.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Posey, in spite of herself, could not help a sorrowful feeling of discouragement at the failure of her first effort at home-finding.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

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

From this reading Ben, flicking his big bay horse softly with the tassel of his whip, was evidently in a brown study.

an act that fails

From this reading Posey, in spite of herself, could not help a sorrowful feeling of discouragement at the failure of her first effort at home-finding.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Posey, in spite of herself, could not help a sorrowful feeling of discouragement at the failure of her first effort at home-finding.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Posey, in spite of herself, could not help a sorrowful feeling of discouragement at the failure of her first effort at home-finding.

-ing form of “flick” — flash intermittently

From this reading Ben, flicking his big bay horse softly with the tassel of his whip, was evidently in a brown study.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

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

From this reading At last he turned to Posey, saying, “I’ve been thinking what you had better do.

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

From this reading At last he turned to Posey, saying, “I’ve been thinking what you had better do.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Posey, in spite of herself, could not help a sorrowful feeling of discouragement at the failure of her first effort at home-finding.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Posey, in spite of herself, could not help a sorrowful feeling of discouragement at the failure of her first effort at home-finding.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Posey, in spite of herself, could not help a sorrowful feeling of discouragement at the failure of her first effort at home-finding.

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

From this reading Ben, flicking his big bay horse softly with the tassel of his whip, was evidently in a brown study.

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From this reading Posey, in spite of herself, could not help a sorrowful feeling of discouragement at the failure of her first effort at home-finding.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Ben, flicking his big bay horse softly with the tassel of his whip, was evidently in a brown study.

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From this reading At last he turned to Posey, saying, “I’ve been thinking what you had better do.

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

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

immediately past

From this reading At last he turned to Posey, saying, “I’ve been thinking what you had better do.

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

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Posey, in spite of herself, could not help a sorrowful feeling of discouragement at the failure of her first effort at home-finding.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

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

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

above and across; more than

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

the act of departing politely

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

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

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

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

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

plural of “raindrop” — a drop of rain

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

the act of refusing

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

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

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

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

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading At last he turned to Posey, saying, “I’ve been thinking what you had better do.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

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

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

with low volume

From this reading Ben, flicking his big bay horse softly with the tassel of his whip, was evidently in a brown study.

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading Posey, in spite of herself, could not help a sorrowful feeling of discouragement at the failure of her first effort at home-finding.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Posey, in spite of herself, could not help a sorrowful feeling of discouragement at the failure of her first effort at home-finding.

not in physical motion

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Ben, flicking his big bay horse softly with the tassel of his whip, was evidently in a brown study.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end

From this reading Ben, flicking his big bay horse softly with the tassel of his whip, was evidently in a brown study.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

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

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading At last he turned to Posey, saying, “I’ve been thinking what you had better do.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

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

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading At last he turned to Posey, saying, “I’ve been thinking what you had better do.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

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

From this reading Ben, flicking his big bay horse softly with the tassel of his whip, was evidently in a brown study.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

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

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading At last he turned to Posey, saying, “I’ve been thinking what you had better do.

during the time that

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Ben, flicking his big bay horse softly with the tassel of his whip, was evidently in a brown study.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A PARTING OF WAYS For a while Ben and Posey rode along almost in silence over the roads beaten smooth and clean by the heavy shower, while the wayside ditches were still noisy little rills, and the trees shook down showers of raindrops with every passing breeze.

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

From this reading Not so much for the refusal itself, though she felt that to live with such a cheery old lady would be quite delightful, as the fear that other attempts might be equally useless.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading At last he turned to Posey, saying, “I’ve been thinking what you had better do.