Chapter IV

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

From this reading Towards June the country bounded by the Four Roads woke to a certain liveliness.

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From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

not being in a specified place

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

at or in the front

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

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

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

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

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

possessive form of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

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

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

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

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

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

From this reading The girls of the neighbourhood began to take new sweethearts with startling quickness.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

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

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

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From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading Towards June the country bounded by the Four Roads woke to a certain liveliness.

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From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Towards June the country bounded by the Four Roads woke to a certain liveliness.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Towards June the country bounded by the Four Roads woke to a certain liveliness.

a small house with a single story

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Towards June the country bounded by the Four Roads woke to a certain liveliness.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

the organ of sight

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Towards June the country bounded by the Four Roads woke to a certain liveliness.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls of the neighbourhood began to take new sweethearts with startling quickness.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

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

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

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

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

ten 10s

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

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

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Towards June the country bounded by the Four Roads woke to a certain liveliness.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

the act of departing

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

general activity and motion

From this reading Towards June the country bounded by the Four Roads woke to a certain liveliness.

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

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

the force of workers available

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

a town in west central Texas

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

past form of “mistrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

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

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The girls of the neighbourhood began to take new sweethearts with startling quickness.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The girls of the neighbourhood began to take new sweethearts with startling quickness.

not any; not one

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

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

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

skillful performance or ability without difficulty

From this reading The girls of the neighbourhood began to take new sweethearts with startling quickness.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Towards June the country bounded by the Four Roads woke to a certain liveliness.

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

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

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

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading The girls of the neighbourhood began to take new sweethearts with startling quickness.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person

From this reading The girls of the neighbourhood began to take new sweethearts with startling quickness.

carry out

From this reading The girls of the neighbourhood began to take new sweethearts with startling quickness.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

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

From this reading Towards June the country bounded by the Four Roads woke to a certain liveliness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

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

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

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

From this reading Towards June the country bounded by the Four Roads woke to a certain liveliness.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards June the country bounded by the Four Roads woke to a certain liveliness.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading They came, these strangers from the North, leaving their girls behind them, and the girls of the South had lost their men to camps in France and Midland towns.

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

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

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

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading No doubt some kept faith with the absent, but the spirit of the days mistrusted space as it mistrusted time, and the wisdom of love took no more account of happiness a hundred miles away than of happiness a hundred months ahead.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A big camp had sprung up on the outskirts of Hailsham, on the ridge above Horse Eye, and the excitement spread to Brownbread Street, Sunday Street, Bodle Street, Pont’s Green, Rushlake Green, and other Streets and Greens—and cottage gardens were a-swing with lines of khaki shirts, “soldiers’ washing,” taken in with high delight at an army’s big spending.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Towards June the country bounded by the Four Roads woke to a certain liveliness.