Chapter IX

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

From this reading The afternoon of that autumn Sunday was marked by a deeper peacefulness than usual.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The afternoon of that autumn Sunday was marked by a deeper peacefulness than usual.

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

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

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

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

replying

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

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

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The afternoon of that autumn Sunday was marked by a deeper peacefulness than usual.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The afternoon of that autumn Sunday was marked by a deeper peacefulness than usual.

any large and important church

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

the battle in which Attila the Hun was defeated by the Romans and Visigoths in 451

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

plural of “chime” — a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

plural of “conscript” — someone who is drafted into military service

From this reading THE CONSCRIPTS OF SALLERTAINE.

make a high-pitched, screeching noise

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The afternoon of that autumn Sunday was marked by a deeper peacefulness than usual.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

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From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

abounding in grass

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

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

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

not accessible to view

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

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

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

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

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The afternoon of that autumn Sunday was marked by a deeper peacefulness than usual.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

not any; not one

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONSCRIPTS OF SALLERTAINE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

inflected form of “outstrip” — be or do something to a greater degree

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

above and across; more than

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

a state that is calm and tranquil

From this reading The afternoon of that autumn Sunday was marked by a deeper peacefulness than usual.

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From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

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

From this reading THE CONSCRIPTS OF SALLERTAINE.

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

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The afternoon of that autumn Sunday was marked by a deeper peacefulness than usual.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The afternoon of that autumn Sunday was marked by a deeper peacefulness than usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The afternoon of that autumn Sunday was marked by a deeper peacefulness than usual.

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

From this reading THE CONSCRIPTS OF SALLERTAINE.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The afternoon of that autumn Sunday was marked by a deeper peacefulness than usual.

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

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays

From this reading Chimes for High Mass, ringing for Angelus, the three strokes for vespers left the bells but little rest; far and near they told out the familiar tones, understood for centuries past.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

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

From this reading The afternoon of that autumn Sunday was marked by a deeper peacefulness than usual.

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

From this reading The bells alone were heard answering each other from Sallertaine, Perrier, Saint Gervais, Chalons with its new church, vast as a cathedral, and Seullans hidden among the trees on the hill.

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

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

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

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The air was warm, the light veiled, the wind, which, rising with the tide, had outstripped it, sweeping over the vast grassy plain, brought no sound of work in its train, no creak of plough, no ring of hammer, spade, or axe.