Chapter VIII

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

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

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

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

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

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

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

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

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

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "COMING EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOWS BEFORE."

past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

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

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

put or send forth

From this reading "COMING EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOWS BEFORE."

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "COMING EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOWS BEFORE."

gotten under control

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

the overhang at the lower edge of a roof

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading "COMING EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOWS BEFORE."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

the organ of sight

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

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

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

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

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

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

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

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

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

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

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

immediately past

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

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

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

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

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

overgrown with moss

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

no longer in use

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

on one occasion

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

someone who educates young people

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

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

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

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

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

an educational institution

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

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

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading "COMING EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOWS BEFORE."

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

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

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

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "COMING EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOWS BEFORE."

in or at that place or location

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

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

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

directed up

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

at the time that

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

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

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "A look of pride, an eye of flame, A full drawn lip that upward curled, An eye that seemed to scorn the world."

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading The little town of Burnfield contained but one school, within the old brown walls and moss-grown eaves of which the "fathers of the hamlet" for many a generation had sat at the feet of some worthy pedagogue, or pedagoguess, as the case might be, to catch the wisdom that fell from their lips.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Once every year came the great anniversary of the school, the last day of April, when the "master's" term expired, and he left the town to the dominion of the new school-marm.

but in spite of that

From this reading In summer woman held her sway there, but in winter man reigned supreme on the throne of learning, and "boarded round," a custom not yet obsolete.