Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

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

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

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

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

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

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

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

From this reading BECKY'S CONFESSION.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

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

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

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

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading BECKY'S CONFESSION.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

absence of light or illumination

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

the state of something that has been unused and neglected

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

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

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

liable to sudden unpredictable change

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

at any time

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

having frets

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

yet to be or coming

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

coins made of gold

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

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

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

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

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

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

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

conformity or harmony

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

set afire

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

inflected form of “lap” — lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

of or befitting a lord

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

on one occasion

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

and nothing more

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

above and across; more than

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

with low volume

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

To recall to mind.

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

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

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

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From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

be standing; be upright

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

nobility in thought or feeling or style

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

confined on all sides

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

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

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

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

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

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

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.

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

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading There I planned to build a house, in some bright future day, that should be in effective keeping with the natural grandeur of the place,--quaint, lordly, substantial, with the appearance of having fallen somewhat into disuse, ivy growing over the dark stone walls, and moss in the winding drives, and carved lions at the gate.

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

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading It had an air of sublimity, too, looking over and beyond the cedars to the bay, and down the length of the winding stream that fretted at its feet or lapped them quietly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was kindled on Eagle Hill, that runs out from the mainland of Wallencamp into Herrin' River,--the Wallencampers called the Hill an island,--and from most points of view it answered to the geographical description of "Land entirely surrounded by water," seeming, indeed, to stand solitary in the river, with an air of infinite repose on its broad, sloping sides; green and gold, so I remember it ever, with the sun setting over it in the spring-time,--green and gold, in a crimson river!

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The Wallencamp bonfire, like Christmas or a Fourth of July celebration in less ingenious and erratic communities, came only once a year.