Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

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

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The cabin of Hunter Tom seemed to stand out more clearly in relief against the general background of leaves and hills.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading The cabin of Hunter Tom seemed to stand out more clearly in relief against the general background of leaves and hills.

completely unclothed

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The cabin of Hunter Tom seemed to stand out more clearly in relief against the general background of leaves and hills.

without doubt or question

From this reading The cabin of Hunter Tom seemed to stand out more clearly in relief against the general background of leaves and hills.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

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

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

without the natural or usual covering

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

put on clothes

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

apart from; not including

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The cabin of Hunter Tom seemed to stand out more clearly in relief against the general background of leaves and hills.

plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

coins made of gold

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

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

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

someone who hunts game

From this reading The cabin of Hunter Tom seemed to stand out more clearly in relief against the general background of leaves and hills.

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

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

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

bestow a quality on

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

move in loops

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

plural of “mantle” — the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The cabin of Hunter Tom seemed to stand out more clearly in relief against the general background of leaves and hills.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

in a mournful manner

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

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

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

on one occasion

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The cabin of Hunter Tom seemed to stand out more clearly in relief against the general background of leaves and hills.

a coniferous tree

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

resembling a plume

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

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

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading The cabin of Hunter Tom seemed to stand out more clearly in relief against the general background of leaves and hills.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

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

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

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

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

that is looked for

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The cabin of Hunter Tom seemed to stand out more clearly in relief against the general background of leaves and hills.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

sweep across or over

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

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

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

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

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

male cat

From this reading The cabin of Hunter Tom seemed to stand out more clearly in relief against the general background of leaves and hills.

of the highest quality

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

a shaky motion

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

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

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength

From this reading Here and there several forest giants, weaker than their brethren, were completely denuded of their garments and stood mournfully shivering, trembling, sighing, in the faint afternoon breezes.

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

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

in or at the place that

From this reading The rocks and boulders of the Loop, once covered with green creepers, now were bare and desolate, except where a creeper, its leaves smitten to blood red hue, sought to lend its warmth to its cold, rocky, affianced one.

during the time that

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

which person or people

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SNUFF-BOX It was in the late fall and the forests and wildwood had adorned themselves with their autumnal dress.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Hills, mountains and ravines were gorgeous with mantles of scarlet, of brown, and of gold, while amidst it all several hardy ranges of pine seemed to resist the onward sweep of the frost, and triumphant in their vernal-hued robes, seemed to fling their plumy tops this way and that in contempt of their conquered brethren who wore the livery of the frost tyrant.