Chapter IV

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Supper was over; the men and women employed about the house and home farm had dispersed.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

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

From this reading Supper was over; the men and women employed about the house and home farm had dispersed.

chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada

From this reading In marked distinction to the Canadians, and French colonies, education was held in high esteem, and indeed enforced, in the New England states.

move or strike with a noise

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading In marked distinction to the Canadians, and French colonies, education was held in high esteem, and indeed enforced, in the New England states.

inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading Supper was over; the men and women employed about the house and home farm had dispersed.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading In marked distinction to the Canadians, and French colonies, education was held in high esteem, and indeed enforced, in the New England states.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading In marked distinction to the Canadians, and French colonies, education was held in high esteem, and indeed enforced, in the New England states.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Supper was over; the men and women employed about the house and home farm had dispersed.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading In marked distinction to the Canadians, and French colonies, education was held in high esteem, and indeed enforced, in the New England states.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading In marked distinction to the Canadians, and French colonies, education was held in high esteem, and indeed enforced, in the New England states.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading In marked distinction to the Canadians, and French colonies, education was held in high esteem, and indeed enforced, in the New England states.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading “MY OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND!”

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Supper was over; the men and women employed about the house and home farm had dispersed.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading In marked distinction to the Canadians, and French colonies, education was held in high esteem, and indeed enforced, in the New England states.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “MY OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND!”

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

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

From this reading Supper was over; the men and women employed about the house and home farm had dispersed.

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

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In marked distinction to the Canadians, and French colonies, education was held in high esteem, and indeed enforced, in the New England states.

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

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In marked distinction to the Canadians, and French colonies, education was held in high esteem, and indeed enforced, in the New England states.

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

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

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

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Supper was over; the men and women employed about the house and home farm had dispersed.

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

From this reading Supper was over; the men and women employed about the house and home farm had dispersed.

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

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading In marked distinction to the Canadians, and French colonies, education was held in high esteem, and indeed enforced, in the New England states.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

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From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

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

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading In marked distinction to the Canadians, and French colonies, education was held in high esteem, and indeed enforced, in the New England states.

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From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

the force of workers available

From this reading Supper was over; the men and women employed about the house and home farm had dispersed.

the next day

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “MY OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND!”

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From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In marked distinction to the Canadians, and French colonies, education was held in high esteem, and indeed enforced, in the New England states.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

above and across; more than

From this reading Supper was over; the men and women employed about the house and home farm had dispersed.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “MY OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND!”

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In marked distinction to the Canadians, and French colonies, education was held in high esteem, and indeed enforced, in the New England states.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Supper was over; the men and women employed about the house and home farm had dispersed.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

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

From this reading Supper was over; the men and women employed about the house and home farm had dispersed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

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

From this reading In marked distinction to the Canadians, and French colonies, education was held in high esteem, and indeed enforced, in the New England states.

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

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

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

From this reading Supper was over; the men and women employed about the house and home farm had dispersed.

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

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

which person or people

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Supper was over; the men and women employed about the house and home farm had dispersed.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Father Nat sat in his large wooden armchair within the great fireplace, his pipe between his teeth; but it had gone out, and in his preoccupation he had not noticed the fact.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Opposite him sat Martha Langlade knitting, and the click of her needles was heard above the murmuring voices of the two younger girls, who were busy conning over their lessons for the morrow.