Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

(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 RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

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

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

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

From this reading A bright glow leaped up and spread about the kitchen, touching the people in the room, and then faded as she shut the massive door.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was nearly dark when she entered the big kitchen.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

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

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A bright glow leaped up and spread about the kitchen, touching the people in the room, and then faded as she shut the massive door.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was nearly dark when she entered the big kitchen.

a female human offspring

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A bright glow leaped up and spread about the kitchen, touching the people in the room, and then faded as she shut the massive door.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading It was nearly dark when she entered the big kitchen.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading A bright glow leaped up and spread about the kitchen, touching the people in the room, and then faded as she shut the massive door.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading A bright glow leaped up and spread about the kitchen, touching the people in the room, and then faded as she shut the massive door.

the act of departing

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

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

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

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

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

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

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

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

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was nearly dark when she entered the big kitchen.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading It was nearly dark when she entered the big kitchen.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading A bright glow leaped up and spread about the kitchen, touching the people in the room, and then faded as she shut the massive door.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

set afire or burning

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

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

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

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

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading A bright glow leaped up and spread about the kitchen, touching the people in the room, and then faded as she shut the massive door.

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

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

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

From this reading It was nearly dark when she entered the big kitchen.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A bright glow leaped up and spread about the kitchen, touching the people in the room, and then faded as she shut the massive door.

plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

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

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A bright glow leaped up and spread about the kitchen, touching the people in the room, and then faded as she shut the massive door.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was nearly dark when she entered the big kitchen.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading A bright glow leaped up and spread about the kitchen, touching the people in the room, and then faded as she shut the massive door.

partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading A bright glow leaped up and spread about the kitchen, touching the people in the room, and then faded as she shut the massive door.

inferior in size or quality

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

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

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

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

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A bright glow leaped up and spread about the kitchen, touching the people in the room, and then faded as she shut the massive door.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

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

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

arousing affect

From this reading A bright glow leaped up and spread about the kitchen, touching the people in the room, and then faded as she shut the massive door.

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

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

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

From this reading Railton's daughter had for a time helped the housekeeper at Tarnside, and Grace, hearing that the farmer had been ill, was going to ask about him.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

at the time that

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.

in or at the place that

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The lamp had not been lighted, but a peat fire burned in the wide grate, where irons for cooking pots hung above the blaze.

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

From this reading RAILTON'S TALLY Winter had begun, and although the briars shone red along the hedgerows and the stunted oaks had not lost all their leaves, bitter sleet blew across the dale when Grace went up the muddy lonning to Mireside farm.