Chapter VII

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

From this reading A motley disorder, revealing many unsightly things, occupied the chimney corners, and encroached upon the hearth.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Squire Bixler, president of the New Pike Road, sat before his wood fire, nodding under the genial warmth the flickering flames threw out across the broad hearth.

(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 To the most careless observer it was all too evident that no wifely care was present in the house of Bixler.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Short puffs, as if he were still smoking, came at regular intervals from between his thick, partly-opened lips, although his cob pipe had followed his paper to the floor, and the spectacles seemed on the point of speedily joining them.

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

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

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Short puffs, as if he were still smoking, came at regular intervals from between his thick, partly-opened lips, although his cob pipe had followed his paper to the floor, and the spectacles seemed on the point of speedily joining them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Squire Bixler, president of the New Pike Road, sat before his wood fire, nodding under the genial warmth the flickering flames threw out across the broad hearth.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

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From this reading Squire Bixler, president of the New Pike Road, sat before his wood fire, nodding under the genial warmth the flickering flames threw out across the broad hearth.

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

From this reading Squire Bixler, president of the New Pike Road, sat before his wood fire, nodding under the genial warmth the flickering flames threw out across the broad hearth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The weekly town paper, over which he dozed and wakened by turns, now lay on the floor by his chair, having dropped from his relaxed fingers during his latest nap, while his spectacles, gradually slipping forward as his head dropped lower on his tobacco-stained shirt, now finally rested on the tip of his red nose, and threatened to fall each moment.

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

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the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading To the most careless observer it was all too evident that no wifely care was present in the house of Bixler.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading To the most careless observer it was all too evident that no wifely care was present in the house of Bixler.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The weekly town paper, over which he dozed and wakened by turns, now lay on the floor by his chair, having dropped from his relaxed fingers during his latest nap, while his spectacles, gradually slipping forward as his head dropped lower on his tobacco-stained shirt, now finally rested on the tip of his red nose, and threatened to fall each moment.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading A motley disorder, revealing many unsightly things, occupied the chimney corners, and encroached upon the hearth.

nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus

From this reading Short puffs, as if he were still smoking, came at regular intervals from between his thick, partly-opened lips, although his cob pipe had followed his paper to the floor, and the spectacles seemed on the point of speedily joining them.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A motley disorder, revealing many unsightly things, occupied the chimney corners, and encroached upon the hearth.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading A motley disorder, revealing many unsightly things, occupied the chimney corners, and encroached upon the hearth.

past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading The weekly town paper, over which he dozed and wakened by turns, now lay on the floor by his chair, having dropped from his relaxed fingers during his latest nap, while his spectacles, gradually slipping forward as his head dropped lower on his tobacco-stained shirt, now finally rested on the tip of his red nose, and threatened to fall each moment.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

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all through a period, or at some point within it

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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

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past form of “encroach” — advance beyond the usual limit

From this reading A motley disorder, revealing many unsightly things, occupied the chimney corners, and encroached upon the hearth.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading To the most careless observer it was all too evident that no wifely care was present in the house of Bixler.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

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after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

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plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading The weekly town paper, over which he dozed and wakened by turns, now lay on the floor by his chair, having dropped from his relaxed fingers during his latest nap, while his spectacles, gradually slipping forward as his head dropped lower on his tobacco-stained shirt, now finally rested on the tip of his red nose, and threatened to fall each moment.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Squire Bixler, president of the New Pike Road, sat before his wood fire, nodding under the genial warmth the flickering flames threw out across the broad hearth.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading Squire Bixler, president of the New Pike Road, sat before his wood fire, nodding under the genial warmth the flickering flames threw out across the broad hearth.

shining unsteadily

From this reading Squire Bixler, president of the New Pike Road, sat before his wood fire, nodding under the genial warmth the flickering flames threw out across the broad hearth.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The weekly town paper, over which he dozed and wakened by turns, now lay on the floor by his chair, having dropped from his relaxed fingers during his latest nap, while his spectacles, gradually slipping forward as his head dropped lower on his tobacco-stained shirt, now finally rested on the tip of his red nose, and threatened to fall each moment.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

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at or to or toward the front

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Squire Bixler, president of the New Pike Road, sat before his wood fire, nodding under the genial warmth the flickering flames threw out across the broad hearth.

in a gradual manner

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

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the -ing form of “have”

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

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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

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an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Squire Bixler, president of the New Pike Road, sat before his wood fire, nodding under the genial warmth the flickering flames threw out across the broad hearth.

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

From this reading Squire Bixler, president of the New Pike Road, sat before his wood fire, nodding under the genial warmth the flickering flames threw out across the broad hearth.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

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on condition that; in the event that

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

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plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

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up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

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put into a certain place or abstract location

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plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

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move something or somebody to a lower position

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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 A motley disorder, revealing many unsightly things, occupied the chimney corners, and encroached upon the hearth.

a particular point in time

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used to form the superlative

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a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading A motley disorder, revealing many unsightly things, occupied the chimney corners, and encroached upon the hearth.

a period of time spent sleeping

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

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not any; not one

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having branches or flower heads that bend downward

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the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

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

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a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

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held or filled or in use

From this reading A motley disorder, revealing many unsightly things, occupied the chimney corners, and encroached upon the hearth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

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above and across; more than

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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

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From this reading Short puffs, as if he were still smoking, came at regular intervals from between his thick, partly-opened lips, although his cob pipe had followed his paper to the floor, and the spectacles seemed on the point of speedily joining them.

a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

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a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

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a geometric element that has position but no extension

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give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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an executive officer of a firm or corporation

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plural of “puff” — a short light gust of air

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

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in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

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without strain or anxiety

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not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

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disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading A motley disorder, revealing many unsightly things, occupied the chimney corners, and encroached upon the hearth.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Squire Bixler, president of the New Pike Road, sat before his wood fire, nodding under the genial warmth the flickering flames threw out across the broad hearth.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

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past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

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a garment worn on the upper half of the body

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primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

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moving as on a slippery surface

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the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

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(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

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with speed

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young nobleman attendant on a knight

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not in physical motion

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

From this reading Squire Bixler, president of the New Pike Road, sat before his wood fire, nodding under the genial warmth the flickering flames threw out across the broad hearth.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Short puffs, as if he were still smoking, came at regular intervals from between his thick, partly-opened lips, although his cob pipe had followed his paper to the floor, and the spectacles seemed on the point of speedily joining them.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A motley disorder, revealing many unsightly things, occupied the chimney corners, and encroached upon the hearth.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

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inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

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the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

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

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From this reading The weekly town paper, over which he dozed and wakened by turns, now lay on the floor by his chair, having dropped from his relaxed fingers during his latest nap, while his spectacles, gradually slipping forward as his head dropped lower on his tobacco-stained shirt, now finally rested on the tip of his red nose, and threatened to fall each moment.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

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

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plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

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below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Squire Bixler, president of the New Pike Road, sat before his wood fire, nodding under the genial warmth the flickering flames threw out across the broad hearth.

unpleasant to look at

From this reading A motley disorder, revealing many unsightly things, occupied the chimney corners, and encroached upon the hearth.

a formal word for “on”

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From this reading The weekly town paper, over which he dozed and wakened by turns, now lay on the floor by his chair, having dropped from his relaxed fingers during his latest nap, while his spectacles, gradually slipping forward as his head dropped lower on his tobacco-stained shirt, now finally rested on the tip of his red nose, and threatened to fall each moment.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Squire Bixler, president of the New Pike Road, sat before his wood fire, nodding under the genial warmth the flickering flames threw out across the broad hearth.

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

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a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading The weekly town paper, over which he dozed and wakened by turns, now lay on the floor by his chair, having dropped from his relaxed fingers during his latest nap, while his spectacles, gradually slipping forward as his head dropped lower on his tobacco-stained shirt, now finally rested on the tip of his red nose, and threatened to fall each moment.

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

From this reading Short puffs, as if he were still smoking, came at regular intervals from between his thick, partly-opened lips, although his cob pipe had followed his paper to the floor, and the spectacles seemed on the point of speedily joining them.

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

From this reading The weekly town paper, over which he dozed and wakened by turns, now lay on the floor by his chair, having dropped from his relaxed fingers during his latest nap, while his spectacles, gradually slipping forward as his head dropped lower on his tobacco-stained shirt, now finally rested on the tip of his red nose, and threatened to fall each moment.

during the time that

From this reading The weekly town paper, over which he dozed and wakened by turns, now lay on the floor by his chair, having dropped from his relaxed fingers during his latest nap, while his spectacles, gradually slipping forward as his head dropped lower on his tobacco-stained shirt, now finally rested on the tip of his red nose, and threatened to fall each moment.

befitting or characteristic of a wife

From this reading To the most careless observer it was all too evident that no wifely care was present in the house of Bixler.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Squire Bixler, president of the New Pike Road, sat before his wood fire, nodding under the genial warmth the flickering flames threw out across the broad hearth.