Chapter X

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

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

having companions or an escort

From this reading BORDEN DECIDES Bright and early the following morning, Mr. Borden, accompanied by Walter, went to Dan’s home.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

(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 The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

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

From this reading BORDEN DECIDES Bright and early the following morning, Mr. Borden, accompanied by Walter, went to Dan’s home.

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

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

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

From this reading BORDEN DECIDES Bright and early the following morning, Mr. Borden, accompanied by Walter, went to Dan’s home.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading BORDEN DECIDES Bright and early the following morning, Mr. Borden, accompanied by Walter, went to Dan’s home.

in a busy manner

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BORDEN DECIDES Bright and early the following morning, Mr. Borden, accompanied by Walter, went to Dan’s home.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

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

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

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

From this reading BORDEN DECIDES Bright and early the following morning, Mr. Borden, accompanied by Walter, went to Dan’s home.

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading BORDEN DECIDES Bright and early the following morning, Mr. Borden, accompanied by Walter, went to Dan’s home.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

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

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

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

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading BORDEN DECIDES Bright and early the following morning, Mr. Borden, accompanied by Walter, went to Dan’s home.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading BORDEN DECIDES Bright and early the following morning, Mr. Borden, accompanied by Walter, went to Dan’s home.

set up or found

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

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

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

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

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

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

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading BORDEN DECIDES Bright and early the following morning, Mr. Borden, accompanied by Walter, went to Dan’s home.

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

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

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

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading BORDEN DECIDES Bright and early the following morning, Mr. Borden, accompanied by Walter, went to Dan’s home.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

not any; not one

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

make reference to

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

an educational institution

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

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

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

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

From this reading BORDEN DECIDES Bright and early the following morning, Mr. Borden, accompanied by Walter, went to Dan’s home.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

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

From this reading BORDEN DECIDES Bright and early the following morning, Mr. Borden, accompanied by Walter, went to Dan’s home.

plural of “treetop” — the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading BORDEN DECIDES Bright and early the following morning, Mr. Borden, accompanied by Walter, went to Dan’s home.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

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

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

properly nourished

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

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

From this reading BORDEN DECIDES Bright and early the following morning, Mr. Borden, accompanied by Walter, went to Dan’s home.

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

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.

in or at the place that

From this reading Accordingly, the two walked in silence and in a brief time stood before the open door of the kitchen in Dan’s home, where his mother was busily engaged in her morning tasks.

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

From this reading Eager as Walter was to talk about the prospect of his friend being enrolled as a pupil in the Tait School he did not refer to the matter which was uppermost in his thoughts.

which person or people

From this reading The clear warm air of the summer morning, the green of the fields of waving corn, the sight of the well-fed and contented cattle in the pastures, the songs of the birds in the treetops――all were so attractive to the man who had found a brief respite from the cares of his office in the city that somehow Walter was aware that his father had no desire to talk.