Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

later than; following

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

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From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

in addition

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

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From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

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

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

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

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

from appearances alone

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

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

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

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

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

coming into conflict with

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

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

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

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

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

having the place or position changed

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

half asleep

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

divisible by two

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

set up or found

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

a young female

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

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

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

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

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

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

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

not many times

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

lacking zest or vivacity

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

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

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

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

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

not any; not one

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

open to doubt or debate

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

cause to become

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

carry out

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

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

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

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

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The trout of British Columbia are also at least equal to those of England in their faculties of discrimination and observation, and during the listless autumn days Miss Deringham's angling had not been especially successful.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

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

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

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

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

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

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

at the time that

From this reading THE UNDELIVERED MESSAGE The afternoon was slipping by when, some time after the capture of the steer, Alice Deringham sat waiting for Alton under a big fir.

during the time that

From this reading The lake she declared was beautiful, and this was beyond contravention, while even when no splash disturbed its mirror-like shining she found it pleasant to slide across its black depths in a light canoe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Still, though she not infrequently returned with an empty basket, the girl apparently retained an enthusiasm for it she had not always displayed at home.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He had promised to take her out upon the lake, and the little breeze that stirred the cedars to drowsy music would, she knew, ripple the shining surface and render the capture of a big trout the less problematical.