Chapter V

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

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

(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 Ruth could imagine just how it looked--all in dull red paint and clean white trimmings.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

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

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

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

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading A lamp burned in the kitchen; but all else was dark about the place.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A lamp burned in the kitchen; but all else was dark about the place.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Ruth could imagine just how it looked--all in dull red paint and clean white trimmings.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Ruth could imagine just how it looked--all in dull red paint and clean white trimmings.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A lamp burned in the kitchen; but all else was dark about the place.

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

From this reading "Don't look very lively, Ruth," said Tom.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Ruth could imagine just how it looked--all in dull red paint and clean white trimmings.

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

From this reading A lamp burned in the kitchen; but all else was dark about the place.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

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

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

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

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

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

From this reading Ruth could imagine just how it looked--all in dull red paint and clean white trimmings.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Ruth could imagine just how it looked--all in dull red paint and clean white trimmings.

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

From this reading Ruth could imagine just how it looked--all in dull red paint and clean white trimmings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

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

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

and nothing more

From this reading Ruth could imagine just how it looked--all in dull red paint and clean white trimmings.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading A lamp burned in the kitchen; but all else was dark about the place.

a small natural hill

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading A lamp burned in the kitchen; but all else was dark about the place.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

full of life and energy

From this reading "Don't look very lively, Ruth," said Tom.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Don't look very lively, Ruth," said Tom.

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

From this reading Ruth could imagine just how it looked--all in dull red paint and clean white trimmings.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

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

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

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

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

make a painting

From this reading Ruth could imagine just how it looked--all in dull red paint and clean white trimmings.

coated with paint

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A lamp burned in the kitchen; but all else was dark about the place.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

done under pressure

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Ruth could imagine just how it looked--all in dull red paint and clean white trimmings.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Don't look very lively, Ruth," said Tom.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

the season of growth

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

having a supporting base

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

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

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

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

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

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

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

male cat

From this reading "Don't look very lively, Ruth," said Tom.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

in the direction of

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)

From this reading Ruth could imagine just how it looked--all in dull red paint and clean white trimmings.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Don't look very lively, Ruth," said Tom.

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

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

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

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.

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

From this reading THE TINTACKER MINE It was too late to more than see the outlines of the mill and connecting buildings as the car rushed down the hill toward the river road, between which and the river itself, and standing on a knoll, the Red Mill was.

a Caucasian

From this reading Ruth could imagine just how it looked--all in dull red paint and clean white trimmings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miserly as Jabez Potter was about many things, he always kept his property in excellent shape, and the mill and farmhouse, with the adjoining outbuildings, were painted every Spring.