Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

later than; following

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

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

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

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

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

exhale hard

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

-ing form of “career” — move headlong at high speed

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

plural of “cherry” — wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

informal terms for money

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

plural of “clapboard” — a long thin board with one edge thicker than the other; used as siding by lapping one board over the board below

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

free from clouds

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

not accessible to view

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

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

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

the act of digging

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

intense or sharp

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

the organ of sight

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

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From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

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From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

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From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

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

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

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

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

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

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

in like or similar manner

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

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From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

in a mournful manner

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

and nothing more

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

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

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

plural of “outhouse” — a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

make a painting

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

on the contrary

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

restored to a new condition

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

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From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

move an implement through

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

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

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

the first light of day

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Simlins stood on his doorstep and surveyed such portion of his fair inheritance as his eye could reach from that point.

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

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

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

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

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

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

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

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

a series of chirps

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

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

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

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

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

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

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

a Caucasian

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

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

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The twitter of the robins brought to mind the cherries they had stolen,--the exquisite careering of a hawk in the high blue ether, spoke mournfully of a slaughtered chicken: the rising stir of the morning wind said plainly as a wind could (in its elegant language) that 'if it was goin' to blow at that rate, it would be plaguey rough goin' after round clams.'

in the company of; together with

From this reading Barns and outhouses already in good order, Mr. Simlins favoured with a mental coat of paint; fences were put up and gate-posts renewed, likewise in imagination.

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

From this reading The cloudless October sky above his head suggested only that it would be a good day for digging potatoes,--the white frost upon the ground made Mr. Simlins 'guess it was about time to be lookin' after chestnuts.'

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.

but in spite of that

From this reading Imagination went further, and passed from the stores of yellow grain concealed by those yellow clapboards, to the yellow stubble-fields whence they had come; so that on the whole Mr. Simlins took rather a glowing view of things, considering that it was not yet sunrise.