Chapter VIII

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

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The affair of the preceding night had gone off with quiet, order, and dignity.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

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

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

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

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

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

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Within certain material limits he was satisfied with himself.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

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

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading The affair of the preceding night had gone off with quiet, order, and dignity.

take in liquids

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

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

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The affair of the preceding night had gone off with quiet, order, and dignity.

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

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

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

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

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

From this reading Within certain material limits he was satisfied with himself.

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

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

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

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

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

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

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

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Within certain material limits he was satisfied with himself.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

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

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Within certain material limits he was satisfied with himself.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The affair of the preceding night had gone off with quiet, order, and dignity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

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

From this reading The affair of the preceding night had gone off with quiet, order, and dignity.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The affair of the preceding night had gone off with quiet, order, and dignity.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

existing or coming before

From this reading The affair of the preceding night had gone off with quiet, order, and dignity.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

first in rank or degree

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

gathered for protruding fullness

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The affair of the preceding night had gone off with quiet, order, and dignity.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

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

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Within certain material limits he was satisfied with himself.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

plural of “socket” — a bony hollow into which a structure fits

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

a juicy appetizingness

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

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

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

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

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

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

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

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

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

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

From this reading |HOAG was in a reflective mood as he rode along his field-road in the crisp morning air.

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

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

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

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

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

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.

which person or people

From this reading The sockets of his eyes were puffed out, and he looked like a man who had lost much sleep, and was braced up for the duties of the day by drink.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Within certain material limits he was satisfied with himself.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within certain material limits he was satisfied with himself.

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

From this reading The dew seemed to have added succulence to his fat corn-stalks and sugar-cane; his wheat and cotton were in prime condition, especially the latter, of which his judgment had prompted an unusually large planting, and according to the market reports the staple would bring a fine price.