Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading At noon they halted as before, and made a meal of the stock of bread and other provisions they had been able to secure at the farm-house.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

possessive form of “adam” — (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

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

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In the morning they were up betimes, to greet another smiling sun, and so resumed their leisurely journey toward the north.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

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

From this reading At noon they halted as before, and made a meal of the stock of bread and other provisions they had been able to secure at the farm-house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At noon they halted as before, and made a meal of the stock of bread and other provisions they had been able to secure at the farm-house.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At noon they halted as before, and made a meal of the stock of bread and other provisions they had been able to secure at the farm-house.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

in good time

From this reading In the morning they were up betimes, to greet another smiling sun, and so resumed their leisurely journey toward the north.

a youthful male person

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading At noon they halted as before, and made a meal of the stock of bread and other provisions they had been able to secure at the farm-house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading LOVE’S TRAPS FOR CONFESSIONS.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

adroitness in using the hands

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

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From this reading At noon they halted as before, and made a meal of the stock of bread and other provisions they had been able to secure at the farm-house.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LOVE’S TRAPS FOR CONFESSIONS.

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From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading In the morning they were up betimes, to greet another smiling sun, and so resumed their leisurely journey toward the north.

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

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading At noon they halted as before, and made a meal of the stock of bread and other provisions they had been able to secure at the farm-house.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

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

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

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

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

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

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

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

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

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

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading In the morning they were up betimes, to greet another smiling sun, and so resumed their leisurely journey toward the north.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading In the morning they were up betimes, to greet another smiling sun, and so resumed their leisurely journey toward the north.

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

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading LOVE’S TRAPS FOR CONFESSIONS.

plural of “luncheon” — a midday meal

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading At noon they halted as before, and made a meal of the stock of bread and other provisions they had been able to secure at the farm-house.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning they were up betimes, to greet another smiling sun, and so resumed their leisurely journey toward the north.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

the middle of the day

From this reading At noon they halted as before, and made a meal of the stock of bread and other provisions they had been able to secure at the farm-house.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In the morning they were up betimes, to greet another smiling sun, and so resumed their leisurely journey toward the north.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading At noon they halted as before, and made a meal of the stock of bread and other provisions they had been able to secure at the farm-house.

-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading In the morning they were up betimes, to greet another smiling sun, and so resumed their leisurely journey toward the north.

get by special effort

From this reading At noon they halted as before, and made a meal of the stock of bread and other provisions they had been able to secure at the farm-house.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

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

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading In the morning they were up betimes, to greet another smiling sun, and so resumed their leisurely journey toward the north.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the morning they were up betimes, to greet another smiling sun, and so resumed their leisurely journey toward the north.

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

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

refrain from harming

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading At noon they halted as before, and made a meal of the stock of bread and other provisions they had been able to secure at the farm-house.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading In the morning they were up betimes, to greet another smiling sun, and so resumed their leisurely journey toward the north.

the rays of the sun

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

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

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

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

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

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

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

in the direction of

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading LOVE’S TRAPS FOR CONFESSIONS.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

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

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In the morning they were up betimes, to greet another smiling sun, and so resumed their leisurely journey toward the north.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

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

From this reading In the morning they were up betimes, to greet another smiling sun, and so resumed their leisurely journey toward the north.

at the time that

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.

in or at the place that

From this reading SOME time before nightfall, the two having shared their luncheons together and wandered on, through the delightful patches of sunlight, slanting through the trees, they came upon one of the farms where Garde had already tested the hospitality of the good people residing by the highway.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Here, by a little dexterity, and through Adam’s generosity toward the delicate boy, to whom he had taken such a fancy, Garde occupied the spare apartment she had made her own when headed in the other direction, and Adam contented himself in the hay-loft of the barn.