Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF MONSIEUR URBAIN It was an afternoon late in November.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Madame de la Marinière was alone in her old room.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF MONSIEUR URBAIN It was an afternoon late in November.

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

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

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 candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

of black tinged with blue

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

without care or concern

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

a person who is being chased

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

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

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

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From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Madame de la Marinière was alone in her old room.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF MONSIEUR URBAIN It was an afternoon late in November.

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

informal intensifiers

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

moving swiftly

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

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

From this reading Madame de la Marinière was alone in her old room.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF MONSIEUR URBAIN It was an afternoon late in November.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF MONSIEUR URBAIN It was an afternoon late in November.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Madame de la Marinière was alone in her old room.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF MONSIEUR URBAIN It was an afternoon late in November.

having no leaves

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

set afire or burning

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Madame de la Marinière was alone in her old room.

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

From this reading Madame de la Marinière was alone in her old room.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF MONSIEUR URBAIN It was an afternoon late in November.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF MONSIEUR URBAIN It was an afternoon late in November.

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF MONSIEUR URBAIN It was an afternoon late in November.

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

From this reading Madame de la Marinière was alone in her old room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

above and across; more than

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Madame de la Marinière was alone in her old room.

done under pressure

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

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

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

caught or fixed

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF MONSIEUR URBAIN It was an afternoon late in November.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading A great full moon shone in the sky, chased over and constantly obscured by thin racing clouds, silver and copper-coloured on the blue-black depths of air.

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

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF MONSIEUR URBAIN It was an afternoon late in November.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF MONSIEUR URBAIN It was an afternoon late in November.

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

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading A wild wind was blowing, and shadows were flying across the country and the leafless woods which rushed and cried like the sea.

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

From this reading The candles were lighted on her work-table, her embroidery frame stood beside it, the needle carelessly stuck in; a fire of logs was flaming up the wide black chimney.