Chapter XVII

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

From this reading HOW THEY KEPT THE SABBATH A LITTLE daylight works a mighty change in the look of things.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

later than; following

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

(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 The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

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

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

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

From this reading He said as much to Dolly, but she held her poppet closer and shook her head.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

water containing salts

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

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From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading HOW THEY KEPT THE SABBATH A LITTLE daylight works a mighty change in the look of things.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

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

From this reading He said as much to Dolly, but she held her poppet closer and shook her head.

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading HOW THEY KEPT THE SABBATH A LITTLE daylight works a mighty change in the look of things.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading He said as much to Dolly, but she held her poppet closer and shook her head.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

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

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

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

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

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

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

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

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

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

From this reading He said as much to Dolly, but she held her poppet closer and shook her head.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He said as much to Dolly, but she held her poppet closer and shook her head.

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

From this reading He said as much to Dolly, but she held her poppet closer and shook her head.

succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

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

From this reading HOW THEY KEPT THE SABBATH A LITTLE daylight works a mighty change in the look of things.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

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

From this reading HOW THEY KEPT THE SABBATH A LITTLE daylight works a mighty change in the look of things.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading HOW THEY KEPT THE SABBATH A LITTLE daylight works a mighty change in the look of things.

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

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

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

From this reading HOW THEY KEPT THE SABBATH A LITTLE daylight works a mighty change in the look of things.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading HOW THEY KEPT THE SABBATH A LITTLE daylight works a mighty change in the look of things.

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

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

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

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading HOW THEY KEPT THE SABBATH A LITTLE daylight works a mighty change in the look of things.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He said as much to Dolly, but she held her poppet closer and shook her head.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THEY KEPT THE SABBATH A LITTLE daylight works a mighty change in the look of things.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines

From this reading He said as much to Dolly, but she held her poppet closer and shook her head.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading HOW THEY KEPT THE SABBATH A LITTLE daylight works a mighty change in the look of things.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said as much to Dolly, but she held her poppet closer and shook her head.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

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

From this reading He said as much to Dolly, but she held her poppet closer and shook her head.

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

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading He said as much to Dolly, but she held her poppet closer and shook her head.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

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

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

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

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

a tart spicy quality

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

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

From this reading HOW THEY KEPT THE SABBATH A LITTLE daylight works a mighty change in the look of things.

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

From this reading HOW THEY KEPT THE SABBATH A LITTLE daylight works a mighty change in the look of things.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading HOW THEY KEPT THE SABBATH A LITTLE daylight works a mighty change in the look of things.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

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

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

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

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

toward the west

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

at the time that

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

in or at the place that

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

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

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.

a Caucasian

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides

From this reading Miles looked forth from the doorway of Chief Canacum's wigwam, and, sniffing the breeze with the tang of brine in it, decided that, after all, Manomet might prove a pleasant place in which to spend a day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The river that curved through the meadow was half bright with the stroke of the sun, and, where the trees of the opposite bank grew low, half a lucid green; the strip of sandy beach shone white, and the coarse herbage of the level space all was gleaming.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading HOW THEY KEPT THE SABBATH A LITTLE daylight works a mighty change in the look of things.

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

From this reading When in the morning Miles rose at length from the stupor of sleep into which he had fallen, the sky was clouded filmily to westward, but in the east, above the pines, hung a yellow sun.