Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

later than; following

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

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

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

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

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

enough to be estimated or measured

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

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

From this reading "This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed," he said.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

lacking funds

From this reading "I know that," returned John; "but I have--I want--I've made a dreadful mess of it," he broke out, and turned to the window.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I know that," returned John; "but I have--I want--I've made a dreadful mess of it," he broke out, and turned to the window.

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

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

having the place or position changed

From this reading "This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed," he said.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed," he said.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading "I know that," returned John; "but I have--I want--I've made a dreadful mess of it," he broke out, and turned to the window.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

a man of refinement

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I know that," returned John; "but I have--I want--I've made a dreadful mess of it," he broke out, and turned to the window.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

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

From this reading "This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed," he said.

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From this reading "I know that," returned John; "but I have--I want--I've made a dreadful mess of it," he broke out, and turned to the window.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

showing curiosity

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

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

From this reading "This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed," he said.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I know that," returned John; "but I have--I want--I've made a dreadful mess of it," he broke out, and turned to the window.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know that," returned John; "but I have--I want--I've made a dreadful mess of it," he broke out, and turned to the window.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed," he said.

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

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "I know that," returned John; "but I have--I want--I've made a dreadful mess of it," he broke out, and turned to the window.

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading "I know that," returned John; "but I have--I want--I've made a dreadful mess of it," he broke out, and turned to the window.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

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

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed," he said.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I know that," returned John; "but I have--I want--I've made a dreadful mess of it," he broke out, and turned to the window.

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

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I know that," returned John; "but I have--I want--I've made a dreadful mess of it," he broke out, and turned to the window.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

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

From this reading "I know that," returned John; "but I have--I want--I've made a dreadful mess of it," he broke out, and turned to the window.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed," he said.

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

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

for a short time

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

be seated

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

a male human offspring

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

that is looked for

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

go sour or spoil

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed," he said.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed," he said.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "I know that," returned John; "but I have--I want--I've made a dreadful mess of it," he broke out, and turned to the window.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

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

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I know that," returned John; "but I have--I want--I've made a dreadful mess of it," he broke out, and turned to the window.

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

From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.

at the time that

From this reading "This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed," he said.

in or at the place that

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

during the time that

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.

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 "I know that," returned John; "but I have--I want--I've made a dreadful mess of it," he broke out, and turned to the window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH JOHN ENJOYS THE HARVEST HOME Shortly after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he used to sit, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.