Chapter V

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

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

later than; following

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

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

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

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

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading From the front porch one could see the whole sweep of the valley, with its ever-changing beauties of light and shade.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From the back one, nothing was visible but the imminent hillside mounting steeply upward.

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

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

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

From this reading From the front porch one could see the whole sweep of the valley, with its ever-changing beauties of light and shade.

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

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading From the front porch one could see the whole sweep of the valley, with its ever-changing beauties of light and shade.

having lost your job

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His preference for the back porch over the front porch was one of his peculiarities.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading His preference for the back porch over the front porch was one of his peculiarities.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

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

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

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

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading From the back one, nothing was visible but the imminent hillside mounting steeply upward.

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

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

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

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading From the back one, nothing was visible but the imminent hillside mounting steeply upward.

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

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

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

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading From the front porch one could see the whole sweep of the valley, with its ever-changing beauties of light and shade.

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From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

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

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading From the front porch one could see the whole sweep of the valley, with its ever-changing beauties of light and shade.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading From the back one, nothing was visible but the imminent hillside mounting steeply upward.

not any; not one

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading From the back one, nothing was visible but the imminent hillside mounting steeply upward.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

above and across; more than

From this reading His preference for the back porch over the front porch was one of his peculiarities.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading His preference for the back porch over the front porch was one of his peculiarities.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

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

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

a strong liking

From this reading His preference for the back porch over the front porch was one of his peculiarities.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

in a reflective manner

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

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

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From the front porch one could see the whole sweep of the valley, with its ever-changing beauties of light and shade.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading From the front porch one could see the whole sweep of the valley, with its ever-changing beauties of light and shade.

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

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

in a steep manner

From this reading From the back one, nothing was visible but the imminent hillside mounting steeply upward.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

sweep across or over

From this reading From the front porch one could see the whole sweep of the valley, with its ever-changing beauties of light and shade.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

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

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

a special situation

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

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

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

directed up

From this reading From the back one, nothing was visible but the imminent hillside mounting steeply upward.

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

From this reading From the front porch one could see the whole sweep of the valley, with its ever-changing beauties of light and shade.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading From the back one, nothing was visible but the imminent hillside mounting steeply upward.

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

From this reading His preference for the back porch over the front porch was one of his peculiarities.

at the time that

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

in or at the place that

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading From the front porch one could see the whole sweep of the valley, with its ever-changing beauties of light and shade.

superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

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

From this reading JABEZ SMITH MAKES A BUSINESS PROPOSITION When one is fired with an idea, the wisest thing is to work it out immediately, and Miss Andrews lost no time in carrying through her part of the bargain.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading She knew Jabez Smith’s habits from a year’s observation, and that evening, after supper, she hunted him out where he sat on the back porch of the house, reflectively smoking his pipe.