Chapter IV

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

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

later than; following

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.

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

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.

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

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

confined by bonds

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.

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

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading A strong tie of kinship threaded the whole community.

keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.

make right or correct

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

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

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

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

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

the organ of sight

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

plural of “forebear” — a person from whom you are descended

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

sleep during winter

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

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

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

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

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.

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

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

a person who likes to join groups

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character

From this reading A strong tie of kinship threaded the whole community.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

absolutely essential

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

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

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

the season of growth

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading A strong tie of kinship threaded the whole community.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

(of bolts or screws) having screw threads

From this reading A strong tie of kinship threaded the whole community.

careful and diligent in the use of resources

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading A strong tie of kinship threaded the whole community.

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

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

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

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.

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

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

under normal conditions

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

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

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

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

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

at the time that

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A strong tie of kinship threaded the whole community.

belonging to which person

From this reading The stately residents of Quality Hill and Westboro Road were often second and third cousins of the owners of the lonely hill farms, of the blacksmith at the cross-roads, or the joiner and carpenter, whose correct eye and a self-taught course of mechanical drawing enabled him to supply plans when required.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FELTONS A month crept by with warm rains at the end of it, and the spring called the blood back to the pale tree-tops with a bound.

reddish brown North American marmot

From this reading Though the people of Harley's Mills did not by any means hibernate in woodchuck fashion during winter, they did conserve their forces after the habits of their thrifty forebears and did not light or heat any more of their usually ample houses than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading Nor did this carpenter think it necessary to call himself an architect and builder, as he would to-day, in order to back his claims to consideration.