Chapter II

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

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading George went along whistling a tune; he was given to whistling.

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

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading About half-way between Trevlyn Hold and his own house, the sound of another whistle struck upon his ear.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

any thing at all

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

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

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading About half-way between Trevlyn Hold and his own house, the sound of another whistle struck upon his ear.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

rid of obstructions

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

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

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading About half-way between Trevlyn Hold and his own house, the sound of another whistle struck upon his ear.

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

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

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

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading George went along whistling a tune; he was given to whistling.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

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

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

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From this reading About half-way between Trevlyn Hold and his own house, the sound of another whistle struck upon his ear.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

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

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

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

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

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

From this reading About half-way between Trevlyn Hold and his own house, the sound of another whistle struck upon his ear.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

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

From this reading About half-way between Trevlyn Hold and his own house, the sound of another whistle struck upon his ear.

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

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

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

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

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 John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

a written proposal or reminder

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

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

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading About half-way between Trevlyn Hold and his own house, the sound of another whistle struck upon his ear.

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From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

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From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

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

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading About half-way between Trevlyn Hold and his own house, the sound of another whistle struck upon his ear.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading About half-way between Trevlyn Hold and his own house, the sound of another whistle struck upon his ear.

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

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

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

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

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

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

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

From this reading About half-way between Trevlyn Hold and his own house, the sound of another whistle struck upon his ear.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading George went along whistling a tune; he was given to whistling.

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From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading About half-way between Trevlyn Hold and his own house, the sound of another whistle struck upon his ear.

the topmost one of two

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

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

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

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

From this reading George went along whistling a tune; he was given to whistling.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading George went along whistling a tune; he was given to whistling.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

at the time that

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

make whistling sounds

From this reading About half-way between Trevlyn Hold and his own house, the sound of another whistle struck upon his ear.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading George went along whistling a tune; he was given to whistling.

which person or people

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

in a willing manner

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Any other night but this, he might not have wondered about it; but George could not remember the time when Tuesday evening had been devoted to anything but the farm accounts.

showing curiosity

From this reading IN THE UPPER MEADOW The stars shone bright and clear as George Ryle walked down the slight descent of the turnpike-road, wondering what had become of his father.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading John Pinder, who acted as a sort of bailiff, had been in the kitchen some hours with his weekly memoranda, to go through them as usual with his master; and George knew his father would not willingly keep the man waiting.