Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

anew

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading 'It is our mills!' repeated Sarah, as if she had almost disbelieved her eyes.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading The young Clays stood and stared at each other in blank amazement.

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

From this reading The young Clays stood and stared at each other in blank amazement.

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

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

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

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The young Clays stood and stared at each other in blank amazement.

the forceful expulsion of something from inside

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading The young Clays stood and stared at each other in blank amazement.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

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From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

plural of “clay” — a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading The young Clays stood and stared at each other in blank amazement.

come together as in a cluster or flock

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

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

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

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From this reading 'It is our mills!' repeated Sarah, as if she had almost disbelieved her eyes.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The young Clays stood and stared at each other in blank amazement.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

opinion or judgment

From this reading 'It is our mills!' repeated Sarah, as if she had almost disbelieved her eyes.

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

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

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From this reading 'FURRINERS' IN OUSEBANK!

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

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

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

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

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

From this reading 'It is our mills!' repeated Sarah, as if she had almost disbelieved her eyes.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

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

From this reading 'FURRINERS' IN OUSEBANK!

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

From this reading 'It is our mills!' repeated Sarah, as if she had almost disbelieved her eyes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'It is our mills!' repeated Sarah, as if she had almost disbelieved her eyes.

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

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

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

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

not any; not one

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The young Clays stood and stared at each other in blank amazement.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 'It is our mills!' repeated Sarah, as if she had almost disbelieved her eyes.

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

From this reading 'FURRINERS' IN OUSEBANK!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

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

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

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

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

go across or through

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

recurring again and again

From this reading 'It is our mills!' repeated Sarah, as if she had almost disbelieved her eyes.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading 'It is our mills!' repeated Sarah, as if she had almost disbelieved her eyes.

cut with a saw

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 'It is our mills!' repeated Sarah, as if she had almost disbelieved her eyes.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

express in speech

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The young Clays stood and stared at each other in blank amazement.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The young Clays stood and stared at each other in blank amazement.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

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

From this reading The young Clays stood and stared at each other in blank amazement.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

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

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

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

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

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

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

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

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

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

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

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

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

at the time that

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

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

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

which person or people

From this reading Then they looked out again at the cluster of tall chimneys which belonged to Clay's Mills, and which were belching forth great volumes of smoke as if in contemptuous defiance of those who had dared to try to stop their mighty engine.

an affirmative

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

but in spite of that

From this reading 'Yes, there's no mistake about it; they are our mills; and yet I could have vowed I saw some of the hands pass by the park-gate this morning when I went to speak to the park-keeper.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young Clays stood and stared at each other in blank amazement.