Chapter VII

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

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading CONCERNING ALEXANDER EMIL ST.

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

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

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

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

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

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

a youthful male person

From this reading The elder boy, Edgar, resembled the father, though built on smaller, neater lines, with a face shaped like an egg.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The elder boy, Edgar, resembled the father, though built on smaller, neater lines, with a face shaped like an egg.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CONCERNING ALEXANDER EMIL ST.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading The elder boy, Edgar, resembled the father, though built on smaller, neater lines, with a face shaped like an egg.

animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds

From this reading The elder boy, Edgar, resembled the father, though built on smaller, neater lines, with a face shaped like an egg.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

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From this reading CONCERNING ALEXANDER EMIL ST.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The elder boy, Edgar, resembled the father, though built on smaller, neater lines, with a face shaped like an egg.

a social unit living together

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

-ing form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

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

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

past form of “harvest” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

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

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

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

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

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

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

set down according to a plan

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The elder boy, Edgar, resembled the father, though built on smaller, neater lines, with a face shaped like an egg.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

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

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

comparative of “neat” — clean or organized

From this reading The elder boy, Edgar, resembled the father, though built on smaller, neater lines, with a face shaped like an egg.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

many times at short intervals

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading The elder boy, Edgar, resembled the father, though built on smaller, neater lines, with a face shaped like an egg.

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

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The elder boy, Edgar, resembled the father, though built on smaller, neater lines, with a face shaped like an egg.

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

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading The elder boy, Edgar, resembled the father, though built on smaller, neater lines, with a face shaped like an egg.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading There were two sons.

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

From this reading CONCERNING ALEXANDER EMIL ST.

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

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were two sons.

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

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The elder boy, Edgar, resembled the father, though built on smaller, neater lines, with a face shaped like an egg.

turned or stirred by plowing or harrowing or hoeing

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

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

From this reading There were two sons.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

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

From this reading There were two sons.

which person or people

From this reading IVES In the make-up of this Alexander Emil St. Ives, who carried his name like a flaunting feather, his father played small part.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the life of the elder St. Ives, the family had lived on a farm in Rhode Island and the father, a dour, narrow man, had laid his commands upon the soil and had tilled it with his will as with an agricultural implement; in bad seasons often he had been the one farmer in the neighbourhood who harvested crops.