Chapter VII

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

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

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

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

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

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

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

over or across in a slanting direction

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

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

From this reading He was supposed to be reading, and kept up the pretence from time to time, but the words conveyed no sense to his restless eyes, that moved as if they were on wires.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

the two together, not just one

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

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From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

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

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading He was supposed to be reading, and kept up the pretence from time to time, but the words conveyed no sense to his restless eyes, that moved as if they were on wires.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

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From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

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

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

divisible by two

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He was supposed to be reading, and kept up the pretence from time to time, but the words conveyed no sense to his restless eyes, that moved as if they were on wires.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

shining unsteadily

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

destroyed or killed

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

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

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

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

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

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

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

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

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

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

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was supposed to be reading, and kept up the pretence from time to time, but the words conveyed no sense to his restless eyes, that moved as if they were on wires.

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

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He was supposed to be reading, and kept up the pretence from time to time, but the words conveyed no sense to his restless eyes, that moved as if they were on wires.

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

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

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

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

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

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

not any; not one

From this reading He was supposed to be reading, and kept up the pretence from time to time, but the words conveyed no sense to his restless eyes, that moved as if they were on wires.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

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

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

more often or more frequently

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

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

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading He was supposed to be reading, and kept up the pretence from time to time, but the words conveyed no sense to his restless eyes, that moved as if they were on wires.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading He was supposed to be reading, and kept up the pretence from time to time, but the words conveyed no sense to his restless eyes, that moved as if they were on wires.

worried and uneasy

From this reading He was supposed to be reading, and kept up the pretence from time to time, but the words conveyed no sense to his restless eyes, that moved as if they were on wires.

reflecting optimism

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

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

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading He was supposed to be reading, and kept up the pretence from time to time, but the words conveyed no sense to his restless eyes, that moved as if they were on wires.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

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

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

required or under orders

From this reading He was supposed to be reading, and kept up the pretence from time to time, but the words conveyed no sense to his restless eyes, that moved as if they were on wires.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

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

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

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

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

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

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

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

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

plural of “tutor” — a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

marked by or paying little heed or attention

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

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

From this reading He was supposed to be reading, and kept up the pretence from time to time, but the words conveyed no sense to his restless eyes, that moved as if they were on wires.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading MANY tutors had come and gone, and much had been endured both from the children’s point of view and from that of the instructors.

in a visible manner

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

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

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

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

From this reading But time went on unheeding, and Gwen and Dacre were lying under an old cherry-tree in the orchard one day late in August.

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading He was supposed to be reading, and kept up the pretence from time to time, but the words conveyed no sense to his restless eyes, that moved as if they were on wires.

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

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sun shone aslant through the crimson-tinted leaves above them, and threw flickering rosy shadows across the faces of the two as they lay there in the cool grass, with wisps of fern under their heads for pillows.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He was supposed to be reading, and kept up the pretence from time to time, but the words conveyed no sense to his restless eyes, that moved as if they were on wires.

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

From this reading Dacre, however, seemed to benefit but little from this arrangement; his head was oftener off its support than on; he twisted and turned and wriggled and plunged, even his toes moved visibly through his thick boots.