Chapter XVI

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

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

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

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

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

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

divisible by two

From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

the act of departing

From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.

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

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.

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

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Jane, however, objected.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.

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

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

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

From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.

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

From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

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

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

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

From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

a narrow way or road

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

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

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading Jane, however, objected.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

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

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

a person loved by another person

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.

dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

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

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

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

From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill

From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.

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 The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

the activity of making visits

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

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

From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.

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

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

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

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."

at the time that

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

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

From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."