Chapter XIX

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

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

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

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

travel up

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

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

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

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

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

(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 Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading For the master of Falcon Farm was a Venville man and claimed moor rights extending over stone and turbary.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading For the farmer was skilled in granite and declared it to be a good-natured stone in understanding hands.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading For the master of Falcon Farm was a Venville man and claimed moor rights extending over stone and turbary.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight

From this reading For the master of Falcon Farm was a Venville man and claimed moor rights extending over stone and turbary.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading For the master of Falcon Farm was a Venville man and claimed moor rights extending over stone and turbary.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading For the farmer was skilled in granite and declared it to be a good-natured stone in understanding hands.

planned and made or fashioned artistically

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the master of Falcon Farm was a Venville man and claimed moor rights extending over stone and turbary.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading For the farmer was skilled in granite and declared it to be a good-natured stone in understanding hands.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading For the farmer was skilled in granite and declared it to be a good-natured stone in understanding hands.

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

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

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

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

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

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

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

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

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

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

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

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

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

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

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

From this reading For the master of Falcon Farm was a Venville man and claimed moor rights extending over stone and turbary.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

the common people generally

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading For the master of Falcon Farm was a Venville man and claimed moor rights extending over stone and turbary.

understood perfectly

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

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

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading For the master of Falcon Farm was a Venville man and claimed moor rights extending over stone and turbary.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

above and across; more than

From this reading For the master of Falcon Farm was a Venville man and claimed moor rights extending over stone and turbary.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

in the near future

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading For the master of Falcon Farm was a Venville man and claimed moor rights extending over stone and turbary.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

having or showing or requiring special skill

From this reading For the farmer was skilled in granite and declared it to be a good-natured stone in understanding hands.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

farmer who breed or raises livestock

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

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

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

in or at that place or location

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

push forcefully

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

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

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

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

From this reading For the master of Falcon Farm was a Venville man and claimed moor rights extending over stone and turbary.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading For the farmer was skilled in granite and declared it to be a good-natured stone in understanding hands.

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

From this reading For the master of Falcon Farm was a Venville man and claimed moor rights extending over stone and turbary.

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

From this reading For the master of Falcon Farm was a Venville man and claimed moor rights extending over stone and turbary.

in or at the place that

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

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

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lawrence was mastered by his own thoughts presently, and with the pageant of late autumn flung under his eyes, he sat down where a boulder protected him from the fierce wind and brooded.

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

From this reading LIGHT OF AUTUMN Sent to find granite and bidden to choose a boulder that would split out, so that needful stone posts might be fashioned from it, Lawrence Maynard climbed the Beacon and loitered here and there, examining the great stones that heaved their backs or sides from the earth.

be the cause or source of

From this reading Lawrence marked certain masses and thrust in sticks beside them, that presently Joe Stockman might himself ascend and determine, from his better knowledge, which blocks would yield the needful pillars.