Chapter V

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

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

Having no one else present.

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

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

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

From this reading Widow Mathewson was at her door this morning, watching the lambs play antics with their mothers in the fields below.

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

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Widow Mathewson was at her door this morning, watching the lambs play antics with their mothers in the fields below.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

relating to or characterized by charity

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

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

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

a female human offspring

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

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

From this reading Widow Mathewson was at her door this morning, watching the lambs play antics with their mothers in the fields below.

divisible by two

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Widow Mathewson was at her door this morning, watching the lambs play antics with their mothers in the fields below.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

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From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

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

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

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

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

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

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

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

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

plural of “lamb” — young sheep

From this reading Widow Mathewson was at her door this morning, watching the lambs play antics with their mothers in the fields below.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

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From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

come together

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

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From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Widow Mathewson was at her door this morning, watching the lambs play antics with their mothers in the fields below.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Widow Mathewson was at her door this morning, watching the lambs play antics with their mothers in the fields below.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

a local church community

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

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From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Widow Mathewson was at her door this morning, watching the lambs play antics with their mothers in the fields below.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

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

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

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

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

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

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

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

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

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

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

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

From this reading Widow Mathewson was at her door this morning, watching the lambs play antics with their mothers in the fields below.

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

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

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

From this reading Ghyll Farm was in the parish of Garth, but it lay so high on the moor-edge, and so far away from the sheltered village, that it was reckoned out of bounds.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Widow Mathewson was at her door this morning, watching the lambs play antics with their mothers in the fields below.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

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

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

at the time that

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.

which person or people

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading They went never at all to church or chapel; they were distant in their greetings when they chanced at rare intervals to meet their neighbours; they were pagan, self-reliant and alone, and it was said that Peggy was wild as the widow, and never a stiver to choose between them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Moreover, Widow Mathewson, who lived there with her daughter Peggy, was accounted something of a heathen even in the charitable judgment of Garth folk.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading These two, mother and daughter, lived alone at Ghyll, doing their own farm work--even to scything of the one small meadow when haytime came.