Chapter IV

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

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

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

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

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

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

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

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

with brightness

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the city seems now to pay little heed to this.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

plural of “carcass” — the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading But the city seems now to pay little heed to this.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

divisible by two

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The sun is well up in the heavens when Guy opens his eyes.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

a quick look

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading The sun is well up in the heavens when Guy opens his eyes.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

excessively quick

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

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

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading The sun is well up in the heavens when Guy opens his eyes.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading But the city seems now to pay little heed to this.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

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

From this reading The sun is well up in the heavens when Guy opens his eyes.

plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

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

From this reading The sun is well up in the heavens when Guy opens his eyes.

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

From this reading The sun is well up in the heavens when Guy opens his eyes.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

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

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

treat with contempt

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

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

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

not any; not one

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

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

From this reading But the city seems now to pay little heed to this.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading The sun is well up in the heavens when Guy opens his eyes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

an artist who paints

From this reading THE PATRIOT PAINTER.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading THE PATRIOT PAINTER.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading But the city seems now to pay little heed to this.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

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

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

a slow or gradual disappearance

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But the city seems now to pay little heed to this.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

suffering from lack of food

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

not in physical motion

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

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

From this reading The sun is well up in the heavens when Guy opens his eyes.

closely encircling

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

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

From this reading THE PATRIOT PAINTER.

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

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

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

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

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

From this reading The sun is well up in the heavens when Guy opens his eyes.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The sun is well up in the heavens when Guy opens his eyes.

at the time that

From this reading The sun is well up in the heavens when Guy opens his eyes.

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

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.

belonging to which person

From this reading In contrast to the night before, the gale has died away and the sun is shining brightly as if to mock the farmers and peasants of the surrounding fields and polders, whose cattle are still drowning or starving, for the flood gives no signs of receding.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading A little of this Chester can see as he makes hasty toilet; looking from his window he gets a glimpse of the river, which is still at its height, and upon whose bosom still float the carcasses of drowned sheep, cattle, hogs, and even human beings.