Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

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

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

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

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

sealed vessel where water is converted to steam

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

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

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

tilt or slant to one side

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

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From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

an instance of boastful talk

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

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

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

furniture with drawers for keeping clothes

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

past form of “dust” — remove the dust from

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

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

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

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

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

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

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

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

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

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 From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

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

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

moving to a position on a surface

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

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

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

on the contrary

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

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

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

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

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

with speed

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

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

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

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From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

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

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

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

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

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

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

disposed to venture or take risks

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

precisely as stated

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

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

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

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 female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading As the weather was very fine, the people on the farm had dined more speedily than usual, and had returned to the fields.

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

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

at the time that

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

in or at the place that

From this reading The female servant, Rose, remained alone in the large kitchen, where the fire on the hearth was dying out, under the large boiler of hot water.

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

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

during the time that

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading From time to time she took some water out of it, and slowly washed her plates and dishes, stopping occasionally to look at the two streaks of light which the sun threw onto the long table through the window, and which showed the defects in the glass.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading When she had finished her work, wiped down the table, dusted the mantel-piece, and put the plates onto the high dresser, close to the wooden clock, with its enormous _tic-tac_, she drew a long breath, as she felt rather oppressed, without exactly knowing why.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Three venturesome hens were picking up the crumbs under the chairs, while the smell of the poultry yard, and the warmth from the cow-stall came in through the half-open door, and a cock was heard crowing in the distance.