Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

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

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

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

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

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

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading THE OLD MAN'S BIRTHDAY.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

enclose with a fence

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

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

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

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

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

only a very short time before

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

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

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

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

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

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

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

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

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

and nothing more

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

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

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

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

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE OLD MAN'S BIRTHDAY.

formed or united into a whole

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

the light of the Moon

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

clean or organized

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

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

From this reading THE OLD MAN'S BIRTHDAY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

above and across; more than

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

a coniferous tree

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

with low volume

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

an attendant who rocks a child in a cradle

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

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

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

with low volume

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

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

From this reading THE OLD MAN'S BIRTHDAY.

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

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

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

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

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

From this reading Job, in old coat and overalls and a broken straw hat, just as he had come in from his evening chores, sat on the veranda's edge.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

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

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

kept in good condition

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

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

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

at the time that

From this reading It was a late August evening, which had merged from sunset into moonlight so softly and quietly that one hardly knew when the one began and the other ended.

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

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.

during the time that

From this reading Back of him, in a low-bottomed, old cane rocker, was Andrew Malden in a rough suit of gray, his white beard reaching far down on his breast, while his silver locks were blowing in the breeze.

a Caucasian

From this reading They were sitting together at Pine Tree Ranch, on the side porch of the neat little white farmhouse, over which the vines were trained and from which the well-kept lawn and flower-bordered walks rolled away to the white picket fence.