100
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114
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121
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133
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142
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153
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160
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169
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173
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186
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19
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34
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46
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55
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69
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79
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9
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90
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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adjectivesnounUS /ˈædʒɪktɪvz/
plural of “adjective” — a word that expresses an attribute of something
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading We were sitting round the fire, in the study--five men, all of us middle-aged and sober-minded, four of us bachelors, one a widower.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
eagerly desirous
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
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the month following March and preceding May
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
bachelorsnounUS /ˈbætʃlərz/
plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading We were sitting round the fire, in the study--five men, all of us middle-aged and sober-minded, four of us bachelors, one a widower.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
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a youthful male person
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a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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climbsnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “climb” — an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
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conversesnounUS /ˈkɑːnvərsəz/
plural of “converse” — a proposition obtained by conversion
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
the event of dying or departure from life
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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opinion or judgment
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
start firing a weapon
From this reading We were sitting round the fire, in the study--five men, all of us middle-aged and sober-minded, four of us bachelors, one a widower.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading We were sitting round the fire, in the study--five men, all of us middle-aged and sober-minded, four of us bachelors, one a widower.
floatsnounUS /floʊts/
plural of “float” — the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
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foxglovenounUS /ˈfɑːksɡlʌv/
any of several plants of the genus Digitalis
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
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IXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
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a polite name for any woman
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immediately past
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
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of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
Madge
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engage in
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plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
come together
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the force of workers available
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middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading We were sitting round the fire, in the study--five men, all of us middle-aged and sober-minded, four of us bachelors, one a widower.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
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neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Tommy," he observed, "Tommy is not an ordinary boy."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Tommy," he observed, "Tommy is not an ordinary boy."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were sitting round the fire, in the study--five men, all of us middle-aged and sober-minded, four of us bachelors, one a widower.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
a judge of a probate court
From this reading "Tommy," he observed, "Tommy is not an ordinary boy."
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
ploughingnoun
tilling the land with a plow
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
plucksnounUS /plʌks/
plural of “pluck” — the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
make a promise or commitment
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
ratsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
get something; come into possession of
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading We were sitting round the fire, in the study--five men, all of us middle-aged and sober-minded, four of us bachelors, one a widower.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading We were sitting round the fire, in the study--five men, all of us middle-aged and sober-minded, four of us bachelors, one a widower.
sober-minded
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From this reading We were sitting round the fire, in the study--five men, all of us middle-aged and sober-minded, four of us bachelors, one a widower.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
stilenounUS /staɪl/
an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading We were sitting round the fire, in the study--five men, all of us middle-aged and sober-minded, four of us bachelors, one a widower.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
Tommy
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From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
create by training and teaching
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
uplandadjectiveUS /ˈʌplənd/
used of high or hilly country
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were sitting round the fire, in the study--five men, all of us middle-aged and sober-minded, four of us bachelors, one a widower.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
VIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were sitting round the fire, in the study--five men, all of us middle-aged and sober-minded, four of us bachelors, one a widower.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were sitting round the fire, in the study--five men, all of us middle-aged and sober-minded, four of us bachelors, one a widower.
wheatfieldnoun
a field planted with wheat
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
whistlesnounUS /ˈwɪsəlz/
plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
which person or people
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
widowernounUS /ˈwɪdoʊər/
a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading We were sitting round the fire, in the study--five men, all of us middle-aged and sober-minded, four of us bachelors, one a widower.
in the company of; together with
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
wrinklesnounUS /ˈrɪŋkəlz/
plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
From this reading And it was he who spoke, with an anxious light in his grey eyes, and two thoughtful wrinkles at the bridge of his military nose.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
XIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
XIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
XVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
XVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
XVIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
XVIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one
From this reading X--In which I receive two warnings, and neglect one 114 XI--In which Tommy is in peril 121 XII--In which Tommy makes a resolve 133 XIII--In which the poet plucks a foxglove 142 XIV--In which Tommy converses with the Pale Boy 153 XV--In which some people meet in a wheatfield 160 XVI--In which Tommy crosses the ploughing 169 XVII--In which Tommy takes the upland road 173 XVIII--And last 186
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading CHAPTER PAGE I--In which four men make a promise 9 II--In which two rats meet a sudden death 19 III--In which a hat floats down stream 34 IV--In which a young lady is left upon the bank 46 V--In which April is mistress 55 VI--In which four men meet a train 69 VII--In which Madge whistles in a wood 79 VIII--In which two adjectives are applied to Tommy 90 IX--In which Tommy climbs a stile 100
