Chapter XVI

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

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

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

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

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

(poetic, literary) quickly

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At Melin Berwen, Ivor Parry's life appeared to glide on in peaceful monotony.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Melin Berwen, Ivor Parry's life appeared to glide on in peaceful monotony.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

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From this reading At Melin Berwen, Ivor Parry's life appeared to glide on in peaceful monotony.

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

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

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

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

the state of being with someone

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

being joined in close association

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

brought together in one place

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading At Melin Berwen, Ivor Parry's life appeared to glide on in peaceful monotony.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

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

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

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

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

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

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

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

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

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

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

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From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

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

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

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

From this reading At Melin Berwen, Ivor Parry's life appeared to glide on in peaceful monotony.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

pass into a specified state or condition

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading At Melin Berwen, Ivor Parry's life appeared to glide on in peaceful monotony.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

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From this reading At Melin Berwen, Ivor Parry's life appeared to glide on in peaceful monotony.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

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

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading At Melin Berwen, Ivor Parry's life appeared to glide on in peaceful monotony.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

possessive form of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

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

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

and nothing more

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

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

From this reading At Melin Berwen, Ivor Parry's life appeared to glide on in peaceful monotony.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading PEACE.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading At Melin Berwen, Ivor Parry's life appeared to glide on in peaceful monotony.

the class of peasants

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

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

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

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

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading In the queer old mill kitchen, the evenings were always cosy; and Ivor Parry, like most of the peasantry, gathered much pleasure and satisfaction from the hours spent on his lonely hearth.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

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

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

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

From this reading At Melin Berwen, Ivor Parry's life appeared to glide on in peaceful monotony.

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

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

not made dim or less bright

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

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

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

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

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

at the time that

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

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

From this reading He was an industrious and honest miller, and business flowed in apace, so that his days were fully occupied, and it was only at night, when the mill wheel was silent, and he sat alone under the big chimney, smoking or reading, that his musings led him into sad memories of the past--of the close companionship and warm friendship, which had been broken so suddenly for him and the Mishteer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.

a late time of life

From this reading Weeks and months slipped by, and when two years had passed away, the events connected with Hugh Morgan's death had been almost forgotten; only in some hearts their memory lived on, fresh and green, undimmed by the lapse of time.