Chapter III

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS VISITOR.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

-ing form of “accrue” — grow by addition

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

later than; following

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

(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 They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

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

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

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

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

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

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

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

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

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

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

form or compose

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

without deviation

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

a cart drawn by a dog

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

being one more than seven

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

being one more than ten

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

assets in the form of money

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

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

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

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

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

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

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

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

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

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

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

a formal or official examination

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

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

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

of an obscure nature

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS VISITOR.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

according to the clock

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

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

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

and nothing more

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

above and across; more than

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

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

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

having seven units or components

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

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

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

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

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

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

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

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

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

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

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

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

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

someone who visits

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS VISITOR.

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

From this reading The next day was fine, and Mr. Sampson and his visitor set out in a dogcart directly after breakfast on a tour of inspection.

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

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The old man had begun life with only six thousand a year, but some of his land bordered closely on the town of Beechampton, and had developed from agricultural land into building land in a manner that had increased its value seven-fold.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading They got over a good deal of ground between an eight o’clock breakfast and a six o’clock dinner, and John Treverton had the pleasure of surveying many of the broad acres that were in all probability to be his own; but the farms which lay within a drive of Hazlehurst did not constitute a third of Jasper Treverton’s possessions.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Mr. Sampson told his companion that the estates were worth about eleven thousand a year altogether, besides which there was an income of about three thousand more accruing from money in the funds.