Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

how long something has existed

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

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From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

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From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

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

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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

From this reading You are starting exercise at last!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You are starting exercise at last!

a youthful male person

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Philip was panting and struggling for breath.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading But what news are you bringing that you run?”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But what news are you bringing that you run?”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

a linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

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From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

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

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

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From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

divisible by two

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

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From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

disinclined to work or exertion

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

immediately past

From this reading You are starting exercise at last!

plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

go away from a place

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

a particular point in time

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

as might be expected

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

information about recent and important events

From this reading But what news are you bringing that you run?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading Philip was panting and struggling for breath.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

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From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading But what news are you bringing that you run?”

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

cut with a saw

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

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From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading You are starting exercise at last!

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading Philip was panting and struggling for breath.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

the trait of avoiding excesses

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

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

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

a special situation

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

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

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.

at the time that

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

which person or people

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW AN EDITION OF “WINGS AND WINDS” WAS SOLD Philip returned to Hawk’s Nest by runs and leaps, a thing so unusual with him--for Philip was naturally indolent--that when his uncle, who was instructing the gardener about some planting-out, saw his nephew exhibiting such energy, he thought for a moment that the boy had taken leave of his senses.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You are starting exercise at last!

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading “Ah, Philip!” he exclaimed, “what says our friend Cicero: ‘_Potest exercitatio et temperantia etiam in senectute conservare aliquid pristini roboris_’--exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early youth even in old age.