Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

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

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

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

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

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

From this reading "Are you glad, Arthur?"

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading "Are you glad, Arthur?"

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

possessive form of “bart” — a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

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

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Raising it to his lips, he said: "Julia, this same blessed hand has strewn my poor dear brother's grave with flowers."

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Raising it to his lips, he said: "Julia, this same blessed hand has strewn my poor dear brother's grave with flowers."

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

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

dearly loved

From this reading Raising it to his lips, he said: "Julia, this same blessed hand has strewn my poor dear brother's grave with flowers."

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

adorn with bands of flowers or leaves

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "Are you glad, Arthur?"

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading THE GOSPEL OF LOVE.

death of a person

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

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

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Raising it to his lips, he said: "Julia, this same blessed hand has strewn my poor dear brother's grave with flowers."

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

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

possessive form of “henry” — a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

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

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

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

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

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

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Raising it to his lips, he said: "Julia, this same blessed hand has strewn my poor dear brother's grave with flowers."

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

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

and nothing more

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Raising it to his lips, he said: "Julia, this same blessed hand has strewn my poor dear brother's grave with flowers."

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

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE GOSPEL OF LOVE.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

a particular point in time

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Raising it to his lips, he said: "Julia, this same blessed hand has strewn my poor dear brother's grave with flowers."

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GOSPEL OF LOVE.

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

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

above and across; more than

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

having a point

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Raising it to his lips, he said: "Julia, this same blessed hand has strewn my poor dear brother's grave with flowers."

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Raising it to his lips, he said: "Julia, this same blessed hand has strewn my poor dear brother's grave with flowers."

past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Raising it to his lips, he said: "Julia, this same blessed hand has strewn my poor dear brother's grave with flowers."

Identical; not different.

From this reading Raising it to his lips, he said: "Julia, this same blessed hand has strewn my poor dear brother's grave with flowers."

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

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

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

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading Raising it to his lips, he said: "Julia, this same blessed hand has strewn my poor dear brother's grave with flowers."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

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

From this reading THE GOSPEL OF LOVE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

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

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

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

From this reading Raising it to his lips, he said: "Julia, this same blessed hand has strewn my poor dear brother's grave with flowers."

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

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

in or at the place that

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

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

From this reading Julia pointed out the bird's nest under the roof, and to a faded garland of flowers, hung upon the rough bark of the old hemlock, against which Barton had reclined, and another upon the rock just over where she had rested.

in a willing manner

From this reading In some way these brought to Bart's mind the flowers on Henry's grave; and in a moment he felt that her hand had placed them there; the precious little hand that lay so willingly in his own.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Raising it to his lips, he said: "Julia, this same blessed hand has strewn my poor dear brother's grave with flowers."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Are you glad, Arthur?"