Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

how long something has existed

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading Ariel: Silver, there it goes, Silver!_"--THE TEMPEST.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

a man who has never been married

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading GLASSON IN CHASE.

a cigar with both ends cut flat

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

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

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

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

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

brought together in one place

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

one or the other of two

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading GLASSON IN CHASE.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Ariel: Silver, there it goes, Silver!_"--THE TEMPEST.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

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

From this reading "_Prospero: Hey, Mountain, hey!

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

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

From this reading GLASSON IN CHASE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ariel: Silver, there it goes, Silver!_"--THE TEMPEST.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

the force of workers available

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading "_Prospero: Hey, Mountain, hey!

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

a local church community

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

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

From this reading "_Prospero: Hey, Mountain, hey!

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

located far away spatially

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Ariel: Silver, there it goes, Silver!_"--THE TEMPEST.

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

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading Ariel: Silver, there it goes, Silver!_"--THE TEMPEST.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading Ariel: Silver, there it goes, Silver!_"--THE TEMPEST.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Ariel: Silver, there it goes, Silver!_"--THE TEMPEST.

near that time or date

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

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

From this reading He smoked a pipe in the house or when he walked abroad, but a Manila cheroot (he belonged to the age of cheroots) when he rode or drove; and he never rode on a Sunday, but either walked or used a dog-cart.

at the time that

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

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

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

which person or people

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Like most men of fifty or thereabouts, and like every man who finds himself at that age a bachelor rector of a remote country parish, Parson Chichester had collected a number of small habits or superstitions--call them which you will: they are the moss a sensible stone gathers when it has ceased rolling.