Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He went to the little gate and, leaning his back against it, looked long at the house as though for the first time.

(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 He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

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

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

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

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He went to the little gate and, leaning his back against it, looked long at the house as though for the first time.

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From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He went to the little gate and, leaning his back against it, looked long at the house as though for the first time.

completely unclothed

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

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

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading He noted the solid simple lines of its long front and the beauty of its heavy mullions and the stone corbels beneath the roof.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading He noted the solid simple lines of its long front and the beauty of its heavy mullions and the stone corbels beneath the roof.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

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From this reading He noted the solid simple lines of its long front and the beauty of its heavy mullions and the stone corbels beneath the roof.

placed crosswise

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

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

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He went to the little gate and, leaning his back against it, looked long at the house as though for the first time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading He went to the little gate and, leaning his back against it, looked long at the house as though for the first time.

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

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

plural of “globe” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

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

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

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

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He noted the solid simple lines of its long front and the beauty of its heavy mullions and the stone corbels beneath the roof.

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

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

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

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

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

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

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From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

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

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

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

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He noted the solid simple lines of its long front and the beauty of its heavy mullions and the stone corbels beneath the roof.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading He went to the little gate and, leaning his back against it, looked long at the house as though for the first time.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He noted the solid simple lines of its long front and the beauty of its heavy mullions and the stone corbels beneath the roof.

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

From this reading He went to the little gate and, leaning his back against it, looked long at the house as though for the first time.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

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

From this reading He went to the little gate and, leaning his back against it, looked long at the house as though for the first time.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

(used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

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

From this reading He noted the solid simple lines of its long front and the beauty of its heavy mullions and the stone corbels beneath the roof.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading He noted the solid simple lines of its long front and the beauty of its heavy mullions and the stone corbels beneath the roof.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading He noted the solid simple lines of its long front and the beauty of its heavy mullions and the stone corbels beneath the roof.

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

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading He noted the solid simple lines of its long front and the beauty of its heavy mullions and the stone corbels beneath the roof.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading He noted the solid simple lines of its long front and the beauty of its heavy mullions and the stone corbels beneath the roof.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading He noted the solid simple lines of its long front and the beauty of its heavy mullions and the stone corbels beneath the roof.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

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

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He went to the little gate and, leaning his back against it, looked long at the house as though for the first time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He went to the little gate and, leaning his back against it, looked long at the house as though for the first time.

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

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

branch out in a twiglike manner

From this reading The sun had not long cleared the east, and the globes of dew glimmered on leaf and twig and darkened his boots as he crossed the ill-kept lawn in front of the house.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

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

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

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

From this reading He went to the little gate and, leaning his back against it, looked long at the house as though for the first time.

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

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.

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

From this reading He promised himself it should be rolled and mown and have flower-beds around it, and that a wind-break of firs should be planted along the low granite wall which was all that divided it from the bare moor.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading FIRST FURROW Youth is susceptible to that which it awakes, and Ishmael sallied out early next morning in a mood to match the month as it then shone to greet him.