Chapter IV

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

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about two feet long, and forked at one end.

having companions or an escort

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

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

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

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From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

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From this reading The water-finder carried in his hand a freshly-cut hazel rod, which he had brought from Mr. Barlow's garden.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The water-finder carried in his hand a freshly-cut hazel rod, which he had brought from Mr. Barlow's garden.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The water-finder carried in his hand a freshly-cut hazel rod, which he had brought from Mr. Barlow's garden.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

someone who uses a divining rod to find underground water

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

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

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was about two feet long, and forked at one end.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was about two feet long, and forked at one end.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

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

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches

From this reading It was about two feet long, and forked at one end.

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From this reading The water-finder carried in his hand a freshly-cut hazel rod, which he had brought from Mr. Barlow's garden.

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

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The water-finder carried in his hand a freshly-cut hazel rod, which he had brought from Mr. Barlow's garden.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The water-finder carried in his hand a freshly-cut hazel rod, which he had brought from Mr. Barlow's garden.

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

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

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

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The water-finder carried in his hand a freshly-cut hazel rod, which he had brought from Mr. Barlow's garden.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

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

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading The water-finder carried in his hand a freshly-cut hazel rod, which he had brought from Mr. Barlow's garden.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

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

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

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

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

not in action or at work

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

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

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

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

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was about two feet long, and forked at one end.

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From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

on one occasion

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was about two feet long, and forked at one end.

and nothing more

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

a pointed projection

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

without much difficulty

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading The water-finder carried in his hand a freshly-cut hazel rod, which he had brought from Mr. Barlow's garden.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

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

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

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

From this reading It was about two feet long, and forked at one end.

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

From this reading He held it, point downwards, straight in front of him, with a "prong" in each hand, and he walked at a fair pace, his eyes fixed on the rod, and preserving a dead silence.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

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From this reading The water-finder carried in his hand a freshly-cut hazel rod, which he had brought from Mr. Barlow's garden.

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

From this reading The water-finder carried in his hand a freshly-cut hazel rod, which he had brought from Mr. Barlow's garden.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WATER It will readily be imagined that the "dowser," as he called himself, was not allowed to go on his quest accompanied only by Mr. Barlow.

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

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was followed, as was only natural, at a fairly respectable distance, by by a selection of all the idle boys and girls in Willowton, and for once Geo Lummis had deserted his friends on the bridge, and followed the little crowd leisurely in the rear, with his hands in his pockets, and his hat tilted at the back of his head.