Chapter X

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

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

later than; following

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

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

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

the highest point (of something)

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

for the reason that

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Frank felt that the veins on his forehead were swollen when they paused a moment for breath, leaning on their forks.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

remove the dust from

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Frank felt that the veins on his forehead were swollen when they paused a moment for breath, leaning on their forks.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frank felt that the veins on his forehead were swollen when they paused a moment for breath, leaning on their forks.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Frank felt that the veins on his forehead were swollen when they paused a moment for breath, leaning on their forks.

plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading Frank felt that the veins on his forehead were swollen when they paused a moment for breath, leaning on their forks.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

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

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

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

From this reading Frank felt that the veins on his forehead were swollen when they paused a moment for breath, leaning on their forks.

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 They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

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

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

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

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Frank felt that the veins on his forehead were swollen when they paused a moment for breath, leaning on their forks.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

a particular point in time

From this reading Frank felt that the veins on his forehead were swollen when they paused a moment for breath, leaning on their forks.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

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

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Frank felt that the veins on his forehead were swollen when they paused a moment for breath, leaning on their forks.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Frank felt that the veins on his forehead were swollen when they paused a moment for breath, leaning on their forks.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

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

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

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

From this reading Its slanting rays smote the cedar shingles above their bent heads, and the dust that rose from the grass floated about them in a cloud and clung to their dripping faces.

in the near future

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Frank felt that the veins on his forehead were swollen when they paused a moment for breath, leaning on their forks.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

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

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

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

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

tread or stomp heavily or roughly

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up to them.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading Frank felt that the veins on his forehead were swollen when they paused a moment for breath, leaning on their forks.

precisely as stated

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.

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

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

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

From this reading Frank felt that the veins on his forehead were swollen when they paused a moment for breath, leaning on their forks.

at the time that

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading They had been working at high pressure at one task or another since soon after daylight that morning, and now the confined space was very hot, though the sun was low.