Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

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

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

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

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

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

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

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

From this reading Indeed, as I set foot on the Tremont Street mall, I heard the Old South drowsily sounding the hour.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

the act of burning something

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

make calm or still

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

in a diagonal manner

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

in a drowsy manner

From this reading Indeed, as I set foot on the Tremont Street mall, I heard the Old South drowsily sounding the hour.

being one more than ten

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

divisible by two

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

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

From this reading Indeed, as I set foot on the Tremont Street mall, I heard the Old South drowsily sounding the hour.

the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

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

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Indeed, as I set foot on the Tremont Street mall, I heard the Old South drowsily sounding the hour.

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

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Indeed, as I set foot on the Tremont Street mall, I heard the Old South drowsily sounding the hour.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

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

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, as I set foot on the Tremont Street mall, I heard the Old South drowsily sounding the hour.

containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk

From this reading Indeed, as I set foot on the Tremont Street mall, I heard the Old South drowsily sounding the hour.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

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

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

not any; not one

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

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

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

according to the clock

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

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

From this reading Indeed, as I set foot on the Tremont Street mall, I heard the Old South drowsily sounding the hour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed, as I set foot on the Tremont Street mall, I heard the Old South drowsily sounding the hour.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

by chance

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

most frequent or common

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

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

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Indeed, as I set foot on the Tremont Street mall, I heard the Old South drowsily sounding the hour.

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading Indeed, as I set foot on the Tremont Street mall, I heard the Old South drowsily sounding the hour.

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

From this reading Indeed, as I set foot on the Tremont Street mall, I heard the Old South drowsily sounding the hour.

make square

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

possessing sweep

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

moving very fast

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

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

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

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

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

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

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

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

From this reading Indeed, as I set foot on the Tremont Street mall, I heard the Old South drowsily sounding the hour.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading However, not a leaf stirred on the Common; the foliage hung black and massive, as if cut in bronze; even the gaslights appeared to be infected by the prevailing calm, burning steadily behind their glass screens and turning the neighboring leaves into the tenderest emerald.

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

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

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

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

at the time that

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Here and there, in the sombre row of houses stretching along Beacon Street, an illuminated window gilded a few square feet of darkness; and now and then a footfall sounded on a distant pavement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Boston And New York Houghton Mifflin Company It was close upon eleven o'clock when I stepped out of the rear vestibule of the Boston Theatre, and, passing through the narrow court that leads to West Street, struck across the Common diagonally.

the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading It was a tranquil June night, with no moon, but clusters of sensitive stars that seemed to shiver with cold as the wind swept by them; for perhaps there was a swift current of air up there in the zenith.