Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

possessive form of “adam” — (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

(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 Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

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

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

a thorny Eurasian bush with plumlike fruits

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

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

From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

possessive form of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

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From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

a shortage of rainfall

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

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

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

drooping without elasticity; wanting in stiffness

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

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

From this reading HOW GREEBA WAS LEFT WITH JASON.

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

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

only a very short time before

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

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

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

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

From this reading HOW GREEBA WAS LEFT WITH JASON.

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

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading HOW GREEBA WAS LEFT WITH JASON.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

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 HOW GREEBA WAS LEFT WITH JASON.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

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

From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

attach to a support

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

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

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

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

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

and nothing more

From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

above and across; more than

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

be motionless, in suspension

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

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

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

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

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

except for; apart from

From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

of the white color of snow

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

dependable

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

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

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

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

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

by that means or because of that

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

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

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Adam walked with a stout blackthorn stick, his flaccid figure sometimes swaying for poise and balance, and his snow-white hair rising gently in the soft breeze over his tender old face, now ploughed so deep with labor and sorrow.

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

From this reading HOW GREEBA WAS LEFT WITH JASON.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

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

From this reading It was early summer, and the day was hot; there had been three weeks of drought, and the roads were dusty.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

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

From this reading Chalse was driving his carrier's cart, whereon lay all that was left of Adam's belongings, save only what the good man carried in his purse.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW GREEBA WAS LEFT WITH JASON.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.

a late time of life

From this reading And seeing how heavy the road was to one of Adam's years, though his own were hardly fewer, poor old Chalse, recking nothing of dignity lost thereby, would have had him to mount the shafts and perch on the box behind the pony's tail.