Chapter IV

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

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

later than; following

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

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

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

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

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

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

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

plural of “cabbage” — any of various types of cabbage

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

put or send forth

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

plural of “chrysanthemum” — the flower of a chrysanthemum plant

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

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

From this reading She regarded this person with some curiosity, conjecturing that he was the mysterious stranger who had taken the photographs for Miss Ri.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading She regarded this person with some curiosity, conjecturing that he was the mysterious stranger who had taken the photographs for Miss Ri.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

well in the past; former

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

perceptible by the senses or intellect

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

subject to disagreement and debate

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

the organ of sight

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

enclose with a fence

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She regarded this person with some curiosity, conjecturing that he was the mysterious stranger who had taken the photographs for Miss Ri.

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

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

the act of departing

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

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

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

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

From this reading She regarded this person with some curiosity, conjecturing that he was the mysterious stranger who had taken the photographs for Miss Ri.

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

From this reading She regarded this person with some curiosity, conjecturing that he was the mysterious stranger who had taken the photographs for Miss Ri.

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

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

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

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

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

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

possessive form of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

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

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

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

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

and nothing more

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

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

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

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

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

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

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

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

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

of an obscure nature

From this reading She regarded this person with some curiosity, conjecturing that he was the mysterious stranger who had taken the photographs for Miss Ri.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

being perceived or observed

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

above and across; more than

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

not taken into account

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

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

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

a human being

From this reading She regarded this person with some curiosity, conjecturing that he was the mysterious stranger who had taken the photographs for Miss Ri.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading She regarded this person with some curiosity, conjecturing that he was the mysterious stranger who had taken the photographs for Miss Ri.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

plural of “pumpkin” — a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

displaying a red color

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading She regarded this person with some curiosity, conjecturing that he was the mysterious stranger who had taken the photographs for Miss Ri.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies; the smallest state

From this reading She regarded this person with some curiosity, conjecturing that he was the mysterious stranger who had taken the photographs for Miss Ri.

precisely, exactly

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

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

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

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

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

in a gregarious manner

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She regarded this person with some curiosity, conjecturing that he was the mysterious stranger who had taken the photographs for Miss Ri.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

not in physical motion

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading She regarded this person with some curiosity, conjecturing that he was the mysterious stranger who had taken the photographs for Miss Ri.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading She regarded this person with some curiosity, conjecturing that he was the mysterious stranger who had taken the photographs for Miss Ri.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

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

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She regarded this person with some curiosity, conjecturing that he was the mysterious stranger who had taken the photographs for Miss Ri.

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

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

plural of “tomato” — mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

possessive form of “turner” — United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

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

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading Miss Parthy, it may be said, was of a more practical turn than her neighbor in that she gave over to vegetables a larger part of her garden space, so that there were still discernible rows of cabbages, slowly-ripening pumpkins, high-poled beans, and a few late tomatoes.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.

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

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

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

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

in or at the place that

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

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

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

which person or people

From this reading She regarded this person with some curiosity, conjecturing that he was the mysterious stranger who had taken the photographs for Miss Ri.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One of Linda's windows overlooked these gardens, where apple-trees disputed right of way with lilac bushes and grape-vines, and where, just now, late roses were cast in the shade by the more brilliant chrysanthemums.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "DEPARTED DAYS" Miss Parthy Turner's back garden was separated from Miss Maria Hill's by a fence in which a gate was cut that the two might sociably jog back and forth without going around the block.

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

From this reading The morning after her arrival, Linda noticed in the garden, beyond the dividing line, a young man walking about with an evident eye to the quality of the apples shining redly above his head.