Chapter XI

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

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.

later than; following

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

a large-scale farming enterprise

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

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

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

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

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

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

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

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

From this reading His name was Clinton Bragg, and as he appeared there in company with the Shepherds, it was soon understood that in the country from which they came their families had been intimate and friends.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

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

From this reading His name was Clinton Bragg, and as he appeared there in company with the Shepherds, it was soon understood that in the country from which they came their families had been intimate and friends.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

for the reason that

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His name was Clinton Bragg, and as he appeared there in company with the Shepherds, it was soon understood that in the country from which they came their families had been intimate and friends.

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

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

Confederate general during the American Civil War who was defeated by Grant in the battle of Chattanooga (1817-1876)

From this reading His name was Clinton Bragg, and as he appeared there in company with the Shepherds, it was soon understood that in the country from which they came their families had been intimate and friends.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

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

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading His name was Clinton Bragg, and as he appeared there in company with the Shepherds, it was soon understood that in the country from which they came their families had been intimate and friends.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading His name was Clinton Bragg, and as he appeared there in company with the Shepherds, it was soon understood that in the country from which they came their families had been intimate and friends.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

plural of “consent” — permission to do something

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.

-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

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

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

regarded with aversion

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

put on clothes

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

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

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

to come or go into

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

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From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

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From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading His name was Clinton Bragg, and as he appeared there in company with the Shepherds, it was soon understood that in the country from which they came their families had been intimate and friends.

a boy or man

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

tastelessly showy

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

plural of “formation” — an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading His name was Clinton Bragg, and as he appeared there in company with the Shepherds, it was soon understood that in the country from which they came their families had been intimate and friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

a specialist in geology

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.

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

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

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

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

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

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

an impudent statement

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

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

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading His name was Clinton Bragg, and as he appeared there in company with the Shepherds, it was soon understood that in the country from which they came their families had been intimate and friends.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His name was Clinton Bragg, and as he appeared there in company with the Shepherds, it was soon understood that in the country from which they came their families had been intimate and friends.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

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

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

a particular point in time

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

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

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His name was Clinton Bragg, and as he appeared there in company with the Shepherds, it was soon understood that in the country from which they came their families had been intimate and friends.

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

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

and nothing more

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

something that remunerates

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

cut with a saw

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

express in words

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

plural of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

in the near future

From this reading His name was Clinton Bragg, and as he appeared there in company with the Shepherds, it was soon understood that in the country from which they came their families had been intimate and friends.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

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

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His name was Clinton Bragg, and as he appeared there in company with the Shepherds, it was soon understood that in the country from which they came their families had been intimate and friends.

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

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

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

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

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

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading His name was Clinton Bragg, and as he appeared there in company with the Shepherds, it was soon understood that in the country from which they came their families had been intimate and friends.

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

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.

the act of using

From this reading Mr. Shepherd had applied himself with great industry to agriculture--although it was not expected of him, as his salary was sufficient for his support--but a member of the congregation had given him the free use of a piece of land, and he devoted certain hours of each day to cultivating it.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

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

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.

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

From this reading A few months after the Shepherds came to Fairview, and after they had become fairly settled in their new home (they lived beyond Erring’s Ford, and on the other edge of the timber which began there), a fellow arrived who was thoroughly disliked from the moment of his appearance, because he had an insolent manner, an insolent walk, and was insolent in everything he did, to say nothing of his flashy dress and a general air of impudence.

which person or people

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I think he only consented to visit Fairview church on the Sunday of his first appearance, as a geologist consents to enter a dirty pit in the earth, for the satisfaction of seeing curious specimens and formations, and he regarded the people he saw, whom he looked at with a cool stare, as a herd of peculiar beasts or a drove of something.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH REFERENCE TO A MAN WHO WAS SENT WEST TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY, OR GET KILLED.