Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

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From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

later than; following

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

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

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

possessive form of “arm” — a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

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From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

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

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

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From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

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

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

set up or found

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

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

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

put a harness

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

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

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

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

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

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

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

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

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

a large knife with one or more folding blades

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

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

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

and nothing more

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

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

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

set afire or burning

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

garments that must be repaired

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

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

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

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

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

a coniferous tree

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The hired man occupied a closer place by the dim light; for he was employed in the more difficult operation of mending a broken harness.

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

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

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

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

-ing form of “scoop” — take out or up with or as if with a scoop

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading STRANGE SHADOWS.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

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

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading STRANGE SHADOWS.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

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

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

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

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

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

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

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

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

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

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

treated with wax

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

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

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

during the time that

From this reading "Look a-here, Jase," said the hired man, looking up from his task, while he jerked two waxed ends through the leather, and tightened them at arm's length.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading One evening, after Barbara Stafford had found shelter beneath the roof of Samuel Parris, Jason Brown and his wife sat upon the lonely hearth, just after the tow-wicked candle was lighted, and the evening knitting-work brought out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.

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

From this reading Jason was sitting near the round stand, scooping out a rude butter-ladle with his jackknife, from a thick piece of pine, which he had brought in from the wood-house.