Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading There was the long line of cherty hills to the left, covered by a dark growth of stunted pines.

later than; following

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

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

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

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

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

completely unclothed

From this reading There was the grim Big Injun Mountain to the right, with its bare, beetling sandstone crags.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

for the reason that

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

jutting or overhanging

From this reading There was the grim Big Injun Mountain to the right, with its bare, beetling sandstone crags.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

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

From this reading There was the grim Big Injun Mountain to the right, with its bare, beetling sandstone crags.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

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From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

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From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was the long line of cherty hills to the left, covered by a dark growth of stunted pines.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

resembling or containing chert

From this reading There was the long line of cherty hills to the left, covered by a dark growth of stunted pines.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

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

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading There was the long line of cherty hills to the left, covered by a dark growth of stunted pines.

plural of “cove” — a small inlet

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading There was the grim Big Injun Mountain to the right, with its bare, beetling sandstone crags.

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From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading There was the long line of cherty hills to the left, covered by a dark growth of stunted pines.

past form of “denominate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

at any time

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

capable of reproducing

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

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From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

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

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

create by hammering

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

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From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading There was the grim Big Injun Mountain to the right, with its bare, beetling sandstone crags.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading There was the long line of cherty hills to the left, covered by a dark growth of stunted pines.

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

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

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

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading There was the long line of cherty hills to the left, covered by a dark growth of stunted pines.

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

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

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From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

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

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

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From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

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

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

(slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading There was the grim Big Injun Mountain to the right, with its bare, beetling sandstone crags.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There was the grim Big Injun Mountain to the right, with its bare, beetling sandstone crags.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading There was the long line of cherty hills to the left, covered by a dark growth of stunted pines.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading There was the long line of cherty hills to the left, covered by a dark growth of stunted pines.

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

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

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 There was the long line of cherty hills to the left, covered by a dark growth of stunted pines.

past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading There was the grim Big Injun Mountain to the right, with its bare, beetling sandstone crags.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was the long line of cherty hills to the left, covered by a dark growth of stunted pines.

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

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading There was the long line of cherty hills to the left, covered by a dark growth of stunted pines.

in a piteous manner

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

precisely, exactly

From this reading There was the grim Big Injun Mountain to the right, with its bare, beetling sandstone crags.

a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)

From this reading There was the grim Big Injun Mountain to the right, with its bare, beetling sandstone crags.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

do one's shopping

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

the husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

(of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

inferior in size or quality

From this reading There was the long line of cherty hills to the left, covered by a dark growth of stunted pines.

a state in east central United States

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

give testimony in a court of law

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

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

From this reading There was the grim Big Injun Mountain to the right, with its bare, beetling sandstone crags.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was the grim Big Injun Mountain to the right, with its bare, beetling sandstone crags.

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

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

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

From this reading There was the grim Big Injun Mountain to the right, with its bare, beetling sandstone crags.

(of stone especially) not given a finished form by or as if by hewing

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

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

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

plural of “vale” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

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

From this reading There was the grim Big Injun Mountain to the right, with its bare, beetling sandstone crags.

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

From this reading Between lay that melancholy stretch of sterility known as Poor Valley,--the poorest of the several valleys in Tennessee thus piteously denominated, because of the sorry contrast which they present to the rich coves and fertile vales so usual among the mountains of the State.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was the grim Big Injun Mountain to the right, with its bare, beetling sandstone crags.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In the intervals of "crappin'" he worked at the forge with his stepfather, for close at hand, in the shadow of a great jutting cliff, lurked a dark little shanty of unhewn logs that was a blacksmith's shop.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading How poor the soil was, Ike Hooden might bitterly testify; for ever since he could hold a plough he had, year after year, followed the old "bull-tongue" through the furrows of the sandy fields which lay around the log cabin at the base of the mountain.