Chapter V

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

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

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

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

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

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

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

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

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

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

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

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

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

From this reading The drawing-room had been hot, and he had gone through a somewhat emotional interview.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason

From this reading The drawing-room had been hot, and he had gone through a somewhat emotional interview.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The drawing-room had been hot, and he had gone through a somewhat emotional interview.

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

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A man at once hard and sentimental, just now sentiment was, so to speak, on the top.

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

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

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

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The drawing-room had been hot, and he had gone through a somewhat emotional interview.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

a painter who follows the theories of Impressionism

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

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

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The drawing-room had been hot, and he had gone through a somewhat emotional interview.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

and nothing more

From this reading A man at once hard and sentimental, just now sentiment was, so to speak, on the top.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

-ing form of “lunge” — make a thrusting forward movement

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A man at once hard and sentimental, just now sentiment was, so to speak, on the top.

the common people generally

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

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

From this reading A man at once hard and sentimental, just now sentiment was, so to speak, on the top.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

on one occasion

From this reading A man at once hard and sentimental, just now sentiment was, so to speak, on the top.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

a coniferous tree

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

on the contrary

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

any shrub of the genus Rhododendron: evergreen shrubs or small shrubby trees having leathery leaves and showy clusters of campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading A man at once hard and sentimental, just now sentiment was, so to speak, on the top.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading A man at once hard and sentimental, just now sentiment was, so to speak, on the top.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A man at once hard and sentimental, just now sentiment was, so to speak, on the top.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

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

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

express in speech

From this reading A man at once hard and sentimental, just now sentiment was, so to speak, on the top.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

not in physical motion

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

sweep across or over

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

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

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

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

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

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 CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The drawing-room had been hot, and he had gone through a somewhat emotional interview.

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

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

the upper part of anything

From this reading A man at once hard and sentimental, just now sentiment was, so to speak, on the top.

having come into contact

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

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 CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading CLIMBING THE LADDER The snow had been cleared away from the drive and carriage sweep, but still lay in thick billowy masses upon the branches of the fir and pine trees and upon the banks of laurel and rhododendron below.

the topmost one of two

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

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

From this reading Joseph Challoner, however, was unaware of these rather superb impressionist effects as, with his heavy, lunging step, he came out of the house on to the drive.

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

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At sunset the sky had cleared somewhat, and a scarlet glow touched the under side of the vast perspective of pale, folded cloud, and blazed on the upper south westward-facing windows of the Tower House as with a dazzle of fierce flame.