Chapter XIII

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

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

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

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

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

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

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

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From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading On, on, past the cottage home, past the cemetery, he finds himself at the gate of Woodcliff.

a small house with a single story

From this reading On, on, past the cottage home, past the cemetery, he finds himself at the gate of Woodcliff.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

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From this reading DRIFT-WOOD.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

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From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading On, on, past the cottage home, past the cemetery, he finds himself at the gate of Woodcliff.

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

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

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

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

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

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

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

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

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

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

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

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading On, on, past the cottage home, past the cemetery, he finds himself at the gate of Woodcliff.

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From this reading He wondered how it was now.

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

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

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

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

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He wondered how it was now.

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From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

immediately past

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

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

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

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

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

a wise and trusted guide and advisor

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He wondered how it was now.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

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

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading On, on, past the cottage home, past the cemetery, he finds himself at the gate of Woodcliff.

third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

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From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

feeling or showing profound respect or veneration

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

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From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

an educational institution

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

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

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

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

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

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

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

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

From this reading He wondered how it was now.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Farewells are spoken--trunks are strapped--Roland's carpet-bag is well packed, filled by good Mrs. Jennings, for she has discovered that he returns on foot.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

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

From this reading He wondered how it was now.

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From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Sleeping in barns, occasionally at farm-houses, at last he finds himself in sight of Woodcliff; he passes Maple Lane school on his way, and remembers the bright young face that used to smile upon him so kindly, and the reverent folding of her little hands, as Maddy listened to the teaching of her young mentor, so meek under his reproofs, so fiery and impetuous with all others.