Chapter X · Chapter 10

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

later than; following

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

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

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

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

From this reading Bill walked the full length of the fence to see how much of the old material could be used.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

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

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading IV The line fence ran up the bluff toward the summit of the ridge to the east.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

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

From this reading Bill walked the full length of the fence to see how much of the old material could be used.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

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

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

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

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading IV The line fence ran up the bluff toward the summit of the ridge to the east.

enclose with a fence

From this reading IV The line fence ran up the bluff toward the summit of the ridge to the east.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Bill walked the full length of the fence to see how much of the old material could be used.

-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

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

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

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

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

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

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

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

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

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

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

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

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

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

From this reading Bill walked the full length of the fence to see how much of the old material could be used.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading IV The line fence ran up the bluff toward the summit of the ridge to the east.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Bill walked the full length of the fence to see how much of the old material could be used.

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

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading IV The line fence ran up the bluff toward the summit of the ridge to the east.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Bill walked the full length of the fence to see how much of the old material could be used.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Bill walked the full length of the fence to see how much of the old material could be used.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

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

From this reading Bill walked the full length of the fence to see how much of the old material could be used.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

in a peaceful manner

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading IV The line fence ran up the bluff toward the summit of the ridge to the east.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading IV The line fence ran up the bluff toward the summit of the ridge to the east.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Bill walked the full length of the fence to see how much of the old material could be used.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

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

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading IV The line fence ran up the bluff toward the summit of the ridge to the east.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

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

From this reading IV The line fence ran up the bluff toward the summit of the ridge to the east.

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

From this reading IV The line fence ran up the bluff toward the summit of the ridge to the east.

having a top of a specified character

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

in the direction of

From this reading IV The line fence ran up the bluff toward the summit of the ridge to the east.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

up to a particular time

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

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

From this reading IV The line fence ran up the bluff toward the summit of the ridge to the east.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Bill walked the full length of the fence to see how much of the old material could be used.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Bill walked the full length of the fence to see how much of the old material could be used.

plural of “walnut” — nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

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

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

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

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

during the time that

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading On each side it was set with smooth green slopes of pasture and pleasant squares of wheat, until it reached the woods and ran under the oaks and walnuts and birches to the cliffs of lichen-spotted stone which topped the summit.

vehemently incensed and condemnatory

From this reading He recognized the bell on one of Harkey's cattle, and he grew wrathful at the sight of another cow peacefully gnawing the fresh, green grass, with the bell, which belonged to the black cow, on her neck.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.

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

From this reading "You might send home that cow-bell of mine while you're about it," Bill called after him, but Harkey did not reply or turn around.