Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The presence of spring seemed to surge about the bare building.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading When the business of the market was done, and Anne reached the Union, it was late in the afternoon.

in addition

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

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

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

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

From this reading When the business of the market was done, and Anne reached the Union, it was late in the afternoon.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading When the business of the market was done, and Anne reached the Union, it was late in the afternoon.

on or to one side

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

completely unclothed

From this reading The presence of spring seemed to surge about the bare building.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

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

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

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

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

of a dark to moderate greyish green color

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading When the business of the market was done, and Anne reached the Union, it was late in the afternoon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading When the business of the market was done, and Anne reached the Union, it was late in the afternoon.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

one or the other of two

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

to come or go into

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

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

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

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

From this reading When the business of the market was done, and Anne reached the Union, it was late in the afternoon.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the business of the market was done, and Anne reached the Union, it was late in the afternoon.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading When the business of the market was done, and Anne reached the Union, it was late in the afternoon.

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

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading When the business of the market was done, and Anne reached the Union, it was late in the afternoon.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

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

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

occurring from time to time

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the business of the market was done, and Anne reached the Union, it was late in the afternoon.

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

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

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

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The presence of spring seemed to surge about the bare building.

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

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

a person who buys

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When the business of the market was done, and Anne reached the Union, it was late in the afternoon.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

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

From this reading The presence of spring seemed to surge about the bare building.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

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

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

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

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

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

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

the season of growth

From this reading The presence of spring seemed to surge about the bare building.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading The presence of spring seemed to surge about the bare building.

causing extreme terror

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

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

From this reading When the business of the market was done, and Anne reached the Union, it was late in the afternoon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

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

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

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

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

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 The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading When the business of the market was done, and Anne reached the Union, it was late in the afternoon.

compelling immediate action

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

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

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

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

From this reading When the business of the market was done, and Anne reached the Union, it was late in the afternoon.

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

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

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

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

at the time that

From this reading When the business of the market was done, and Anne reached the Union, it was late in the afternoon.

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

From this reading The trees planted about it were old, and belonged to an older building which protruded from the back; the weather-stained wall was old also, and the sunlight, older than either, shone with an urgent warmth beneath the heavy green shade.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.

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

From this reading The roads outside the town were full of farmers returning from the market, of women walking with empty baskets, and an occasional small herd of cattle, being driven away from the terrifying experience of the town, by a purchaser.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading It was visiting-day at the Union, and here and there from the out-going stream, a man or woman of middle-age turned aside to enter the gate of the big brick building, in whose side-garden men were working, dressed in the bottle-green corduroy of the institution.