Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

(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 The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading IN THE TOILS September was almost over.

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

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

plural of “aster” — any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

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

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading Here and there a sumach, blood-red, threw in a needed touch of color, or a maple lifted a flaming branch.

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Here and there a sumach, blood-red, threw in a needed touch of color, or a maple lifted a flaming branch.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

placed in a grave

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Here and there a sumach, blood-red, threw in a needed touch of color, or a maple lifted a flaming branch.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading They were much upon the river in these days.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

the organ of sight

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

informal intensifiers

From this reading Here and there a sumach, blood-red, threw in a needed touch of color, or a maple lifted a flaming branch.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

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

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

plural of “grapevine” — gossip spread by spoken communication

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

green foliage

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

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

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

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

From this reading Here and there a sumach, blood-red, threw in a needed touch of color, or a maple lifted a flaming branch.

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

From this reading IN THE TOILS September was almost over.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

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

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

held up in the air

From this reading Here and there a sumach, blood-red, threw in a needed touch of color, or a maple lifted a flaming branch.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

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 Here and there a sumach, blood-red, threw in a needed touch of color, or a maple lifted a flaming branch.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They were much upon the river in these days.

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

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Here and there a sumach, blood-red, threw in a needed touch of color, or a maple lifted a flaming branch.

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

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

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

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Here and there a sumach, blood-red, threw in a needed touch of color, or a maple lifted a flaming branch.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

above and across; more than

From this reading IN THE TOILS September was almost over.

go across or through

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

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

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading IN THE TOILS September was almost over.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

not in physical motion

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

a shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus)

From this reading Here and there a sumach, blood-red, threw in a needed touch of color, or a maple lifted a flaming branch.

with suspicion

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

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

From this reading IN THE TOILS September was almost over.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading They were much upon the river in these days.

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

From this reading They were much upon the river in these days.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Here and there a sumach, blood-red, threw in a needed touch of color, or a maple lifted a flaming branch.

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

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

From this reading IN THE TOILS September was almost over.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Here and there a sumach, blood-red, threw in a needed touch of color, or a maple lifted a flaming branch.

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 grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

past form of “undermine” — destroy property or hinder normal operations

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They were much upon the river in these days.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

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

From this reading IN THE TOILS September was almost over.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

(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 Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

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

From this reading They were much upon the river in these days.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Golden-rod and wild asters fringed the low banks of Black River now, and the cardinal flower bent its stately head to peer suspiciously into the still waters, seeing there a line of red so vivid that it might well pass for a rival.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The grapevines in their late luxuriance ran riot, climbing over the underbrush that grew down to the river's brink and pushing out across old trees that had been undermined and lay half buried, a menace to the boatman, but a joy--with all this greenery over them--to a nature-loving eye.