Chapter IX

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

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

past form of “acclaim” — praise vociferously

From this reading Had it been located in Switzerland, it would have been acclaimed in guide-book and traveler's tales for the sheer beauty of its surroundings.

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

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Had it been located in Switzerland, it would have been acclaimed in guide-book and traveler's tales for the sheer beauty of its surroundings.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had it been located in Switzerland, it would have been acclaimed in guide-book and traveler's tales for the sheer beauty of its surroundings.

jutting or overhanging

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

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From this reading Then, in fine, came "big-meeting time."

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

From this reading Then, in fine, came "big-meeting time."

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading The clans gathered from "'way over on t'other side of nowhars."

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

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From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Then, in fine, came "big-meeting time."

past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Had it been located in Switzerland, it would have been acclaimed in guide-book and traveler's tales for the sheer beauty of its surroundings.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The clans gathered from "'way over on t'other side of nowhars."

brought together in one place

From this reading The clans gathered from "'way over on t'other side of nowhars."

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From this reading Had it been located in Switzerland, it would have been acclaimed in guide-book and traveler's tales for the sheer beauty of its surroundings.

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

From this reading Had it been located in Switzerland, it would have been acclaimed in guide-book and traveler's tales for the sheer beauty of its surroundings.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had it been located in Switzerland, it would have been acclaimed in guide-book and traveler's tales for the sheer beauty of its surroundings.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

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

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

communication between individuals

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Had it been located in Switzerland, it would have been acclaimed in guide-book and traveler's tales for the sheer beauty of its surroundings.

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

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

the force of workers available

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

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

From this reading The clans gathered from "'way over on t'other side of nowhars."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The clans gathered from "'way over on t'other side of nowhars."

above and across; more than

From this reading The clans gathered from "'way over on t'other side of nowhars."

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Had it been located in Switzerland, it would have been acclaimed in guide-book and traveler's tales for the sheer beauty of its surroundings.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

the environmental condition

From this reading Had it been located in Switzerland, it would have been acclaimed in guide-book and traveler's tales for the sheer beauty of its surroundings.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading Had it been located in Switzerland, it would have been acclaimed in guide-book and traveler's tales for the sheer beauty of its surroundings.

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

From this reading The clans gathered from "'way over on t'other side of nowhars."

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Had it been located in Switzerland, it would have been acclaimed in guide-book and traveler's tales for the sheer beauty of its surroundings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

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

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, in fine, came "big-meeting time."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Then, in fine, came "big-meeting time."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Marlin Town lies cradled in the elbow of the river and about its ragged edges the hills stand beetling, hemming it in.

possessive form of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading Had it been located in Switzerland, it would have been acclaimed in guide-book and traveler's tales for the sheer beauty of its surroundings.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The clans gathered from "'way over on t'other side of nowhars."

at the time that

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

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

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Hither, when the summer had spent its heat and the hard duties of the farmer had relaxed, flocked the men and women and the children of the country side for that annual diversion which combined with the ardor of religious pilgrimage a long-denied hunger for personal intercourse and excitement.

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

From this reading Had it been located in Switzerland, it would have been acclaimed in guide-book and traveler's tales for the sheer beauty of its surroundings.