Chapter VIII · At “the Samona.”

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

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

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

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

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

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

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

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

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

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

cause to be bored

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

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

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

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

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

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

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

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

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

very lively and profitable

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

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

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

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

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

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

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

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

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

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

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

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

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

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

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

with relatively high volume

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

a particular point in time

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

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

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

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

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

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

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

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

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

cut with a saw

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

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

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

express in speech

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

third-person singular of “stoke” — stir up or tend; of a fire

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

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

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.

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

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

up to a particular time

From this reading The moment he caught sight of Elithe his face brightened, and, taking off his hat, he bowed and kept it off, as if in the presence of royalty, until the house was passed.

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

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

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

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading One morning about a week later as Elithe was sweeping the door steps she saw an ox-cart coming up the street.

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

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Beside it was Bill Stokes flourishing his whip and calling loudly to the oxen, as if to attract her attention.

belonging to which person

From this reading As the Rectory stood a little back from the street Elithe did not speak to him or Stokes, but stood watching the cart until it stopped in front of the hotel, which the miners always called the _tavern_, and whose sign, a big board nailed across a post, bore the ambitious name, “The Samona,” in imitation of larger places.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Half sitting, half reclining in the cart was Mr. Pennington, pale and thin and looking about him with a good deal of curiosity and interest.