used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Now he approached the labourers fearlessly, discussed the state of affairs with relish, and threw his weight upon the side of justice.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
(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 This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the household of Malherb showed an inclination to think the farmer too hardly treated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Now he approached the labourers fearlessly, discussed the state of affairs with relish, and threw his weight upon the side of justice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the household of Malherb showed an inclination to think the farmer too hardly treated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hard by Uncle Smallridge sat upon a stone, chewed tobacco and watched them.
chewedverbUS /tʃuːd/
past form of “chew” — chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
From this reading Hard by Uncle Smallridge sat upon a stone, chewed tobacco and watched them.
Childe's
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From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
demolitionnounUS /ˌdeməˈlɪʃən/
an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
DIESnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Now he approached the labourers fearlessly, discussed the state of affairs with relish, and threw his weight upon the side of justice.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading But the household of Malherb showed an inclination to think the farmer too hardly treated.
fearlesslyadverb
without fear
From this reading Now he approached the labourers fearlessly, discussed the state of affairs with relish, and threw his weight upon the side of justice.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Hard by Uncle Smallridge sat upon a stone, chewed tobacco and watched them.
only a very short time before
From this reading But the household of Malherb showed an inclination to think the farmer too hardly treated.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
heathernounUS /ˈheðər/
common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now he approached the labourers fearlessly, discussed the state of affairs with relish, and threw his weight upon the side of justice.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
a social unit living together
From this reading But the household of Malherb showed an inclination to think the farmer too hardly treated.
hurdlesnounUS /ˈhɜːrdəlz/
a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading But the household of Malherb showed an inclination to think the farmer too hardly treated.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Now he approached the labourers fearlessly, discussed the state of affairs with relish, and threw his weight upon the side of justice.
labourers
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From this reading Now he approached the labourers fearlessly, discussed the state of affairs with relish, and threw his weight upon the side of justice.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
Malherb
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From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he approached the labourers fearlessly, discussed the state of affairs with relish, and threw his weight upon the side of justice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
perishedverbUS /ˈperɪʃt/
past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
Providence'snounUS /ˈprɑːvədənsɪz/
possessive form of “providence” — the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
PuttverbUS /pʌt/
strike (a golf ball) lightly, with a putter
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Now he approached the labourers fearlessly, discussed the state of affairs with relish, and threw his weight upon the side of justice.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Hard by Uncle Smallridge sat upon a stone, chewed tobacco and watched them.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But the household of Malherb showed an inclination to think the farmer too hardly treated.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Now he approached the labourers fearlessly, discussed the state of affairs with relish, and threw his weight upon the side of justice.
Smallridge
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From this reading Hard by Uncle Smallridge sat upon a stone, chewed tobacco and watched them.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Now he approached the labourers fearlessly, discussed the state of affairs with relish, and threw his weight upon the side of justice.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Hard by Uncle Smallridge sat upon a stone, chewed tobacco and watched them.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hard by Uncle Smallridge sat upon a stone, chewed tobacco and watched them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But the household of Malherb showed an inclination to think the farmer too hardly treated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Now he approached the labourers fearlessly, discussed the state of affairs with relish, and threw his weight upon the side of justice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the household of Malherb showed an inclination to think the farmer too hardly treated.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Hard by Uncle Smallridge sat upon a stone, chewed tobacco and watched them.
TombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But the household of Malherb showed an inclination to think the farmer too hardly treated.
TornounUS /tɔːr/
a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading But the household of Malherb showed an inclination to think the farmer too hardly treated.
turnipnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəp/
widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Hard by Uncle Smallridge sat upon a stone, chewed tobacco and watched them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hard by Uncle Smallridge sat upon a stone, chewed tobacco and watched them.
WAKESnounUS /weɪks/
plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Hard by Uncle Smallridge sat upon a stone, chewed tobacco and watched them.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Now he approached the labourers fearlessly, discussed the state of affairs with relish, and threw his weight upon the side of justice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now he approached the labourers fearlessly, discussed the state of affairs with relish, and threw his weight upon the side of justice.
WoodmannounUS /ˈwʊdmən/
someone who lives in the woods
From this reading THE PEACE HOPE WAKES AND DIES On a day in late autumn, while sad winds whispered of winter and the heather blossoms perished, Harvey Woodman and Thomas Putt were setting up hurdles round about a portion of a turnip field.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This aged man had made a close study of Providence's work at Fox Tor Farm, and, finding that all the evils resulting from the demolition of Childe's Tomb had fallen upon the head of Malherb, he felt increased respect for the logic of Heaven.
