Chapter V

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

From this reading The great calm and hush of those pastoral scenes stole over his senses like a young child’s sleep.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

(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 Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

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

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The time passed very pleasantly at Caistorholm Vicarage.

for the reason that

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

in good time

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The glories of the Vicarage garden were on the wane, but its orchard was prepared to yield its juicy fruits.

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From this reading The time passed very pleasantly at Caistorholm Vicarage.

make calm or still

From this reading The great calm and hush of those pastoral scenes stole over his senses like a young child’s sleep.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The great calm and hush of those pastoral scenes stole over his senses like a young child’s sleep.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

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

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

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From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

like down or as soft as down

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

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

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

to come or go into

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The fields were fast ripening for the sickle.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The fields were fast ripening for the sickle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The fields were fast ripening for the sickle.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The glories of the Vicarage garden were on the wane, but its orchard was prepared to yield its juicy fruits.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The glories of the Vicarage garden were on the wane, but its orchard was prepared to yield its juicy fruits.

plural of “glory” — a state of high honor

From this reading The glories of the Vicarage garden were on the wane, but its orchard was prepared to yield its juicy fruits.

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

From this reading The great calm and hush of those pastoral scenes stole over his senses like a young child’s sleep.

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

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

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

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

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

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

become quiet or still; fall silent

From this reading The great calm and hush of those pastoral scenes stole over his senses like a young child’s sleep.

past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

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

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

plural of “intricacy” — marked by elaborately complex detail

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The glories of the Vicarage garden were on the wane, but its orchard was prepared to yield its juicy fruits.

full of juice

From this reading The glories of the Vicarage garden were on the wane, but its orchard was prepared to yield its juicy fruits.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The great calm and hush of those pastoral scenes stole over his senses like a young child’s sleep.

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 Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The glories of the Vicarage garden were on the wane, but its orchard was prepared to yield its juicy fruits.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading The glories of the Vicarage garden were on the wane, but its orchard was prepared to yield its juicy fruits.

above and across; more than

From this reading The great calm and hush of those pastoral scenes stole over his senses like a young child’s sleep.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The time passed very pleasantly at Caistorholm Vicarage.

of or relating to a pastor

From this reading The great calm and hush of those pastoral scenes stole over his senses like a young child’s sleep.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading The time passed very pleasantly at Caistorholm Vicarage.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The glories of the Vicarage garden were on the wane, but its orchard was prepared to yield its juicy fruits.

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From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

coming to full development; becoming mature

From this reading The fields were fast ripening for the sickle.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading The great calm and hush of those pastoral scenes stole over his senses like a young child’s sleep.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading The great calm and hush of those pastoral scenes stole over his senses like a young child’s sleep.

an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle

From this reading The fields were fast ripening for the sickle.

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

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The great calm and hush of those pastoral scenes stole over his senses like a young child’s sleep.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading The great calm and hush of those pastoral scenes stole over his senses like a young child’s sleep.

comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

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

From this reading The time passed very pleasantly at Caistorholm Vicarage.

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

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time passed very pleasantly at Caistorholm Vicarage.

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

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

precisely as stated

From this reading The time passed very pleasantly at Caistorholm Vicarage.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading The time passed very pleasantly at Caistorholm Vicarage.

grow smaller

From this reading The glories of the Vicarage garden were on the wane, but its orchard was prepared to yield its juicy fruits.

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

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

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

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Edward rose betimes each morning, and was often deep immersed in the intricacies of the Skerne Iron Works Company’s accounts long before his host had quitted his downy bed, and could with clear conscience enter into those delights of country-life that were to him all the sweeter because unaccustomed.

be the cause or source of

From this reading The glories of the Vicarage garden were on the wane, but its orchard was prepared to yield its juicy fruits.

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

From this reading The great calm and hush of those pastoral scenes stole over his senses like a young child’s sleep.