Chapter IV

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XIV.* *BETRAYED.* The soft and beautiful radiance of a mild September morning lay upon the vale of Inverburn.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XIV.* *BETRAYED.* The soft and beautiful radiance of a mild September morning lay upon the vale of Inverburn.

move towards

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

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

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The rich hues of autumn were now upon the trees.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading *CHAPTER XIV.* *BETRAYED.* The soft and beautiful radiance of a mild September morning lay upon the vale of Inverburn.

any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading *CHAPTER XIV.* *BETRAYED.* The soft and beautiful radiance of a mild September morning lay upon the vale of Inverburn.

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

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

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From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading *CHAPTER XIV.* *BETRAYED.* The soft and beautiful radiance of a mild September morning lay upon the vale of Inverburn.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

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From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

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From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

opinion or judgment

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

a statement made about the future

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

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

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

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From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading The rich hues of autumn were now upon the trees.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

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

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

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From this reading *CHAPTER XIV.* *BETRAYED.* The soft and beautiful radiance of a mild September morning lay upon the vale of Inverburn.

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

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading *CHAPTER XIV.* *BETRAYED.* The soft and beautiful radiance of a mild September morning lay upon the vale of Inverburn.

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

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

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From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

the common people generally

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading *CHAPTER XIV.* *BETRAYED.* The soft and beautiful radiance of a mild September morning lay upon the vale of Inverburn.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading *CHAPTER XIV.* *BETRAYED.* The soft and beautiful radiance of a mild September morning lay upon the vale of Inverburn.

plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

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

From this reading The rich hues of autumn were now upon the trees.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading *CHAPTER XIV.* *BETRAYED.* The soft and beautiful radiance of a mild September morning lay upon the vale of Inverburn.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

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

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The rich hues of autumn were now upon the trees.

with mature or developed appearance

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

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

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading *CHAPTER XIV.* *BETRAYED.* The soft and beautiful radiance of a mild September morning lay upon the vale of Inverburn.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading *CHAPTER XIV.* *BETRAYED.* The soft and beautiful radiance of a mild September morning lay upon the vale of Inverburn.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

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

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

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

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

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

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

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 rich hues of autumn were now upon the trees.

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

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading *CHAPTER XIV.* *BETRAYED.* The soft and beautiful radiance of a mild September morning lay upon the vale of Inverburn.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading *CHAPTER XIV.* *BETRAYED.* The soft and beautiful radiance of a mild September morning lay upon the vale of Inverburn.

precisely as stated

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

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

From this reading The sky, though not so cloudlessly blue as in the summer time, was bright and clear, and masses of soft, dove-coloured clouds were piled up on the horizon, foretelling the approach of a gentle rain.

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

From this reading These precautions, however, were taken too late; for already the cunning eyes of Martha Miller had penetrated the secret of the chaff-hole.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Beech and hazel-nuts were already falling ripely to the ground, the rowans hung rich and red among their graceful leaves, blackberry and wild raspberry were plentiful and luscious, and in very sheltered early nooks the bramble was black upon the bough.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading *CHAPTER XIV.* *BETRAYED.* The soft and beautiful radiance of a mild September morning lay upon the vale of Inverburn.