Chapter X

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

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

anew

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

in the past

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

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

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

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

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

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

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

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

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

the two together, not just one

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

-ing form of “brawl” — to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

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

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

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

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

an overwhelming number or amount

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading To-day, however, the little nook was not empty of human life.

filled with wonder and delight

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

at any time

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

apart from; not including

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

intense or sharp

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

of white tinged with grey

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

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

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

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

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading To-day, however, the little nook was not empty of human life.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading To-day, however, the little nook was not empty of human life.

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

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading To-day, however, the little nook was not empty of human life.

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

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

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

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading To-day, however, the little nook was not empty of human life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To-day, however, the little nook was not empty of human life.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

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

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

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

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

having a rim or a rim of a specified kind

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

cut with a saw

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

the act of searching for something

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

filled with shade

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

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

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

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

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

-ing form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

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

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

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

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

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

From this reading To-day, however, the little nook was not empty of human life.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

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

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER Singing a sleepy little song, the waters of Coxing Kill flowed lazily down their stony channel into a deep green pool.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A week ago, swollen by the deluge of the equinox, the Kill had ramped and roared through this glen, overwhelming both the shallows and the depths in brawling, swirling flood.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

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

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

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

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

belonging to which person

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But now the tumult and violence were past, the raw chill had fled from the air, and under the soft sun of new October the pool had again become its serene self: rimmed by vertical gray-white rock, shadowed by shaggy hemlocks, reflecting on its placid bosom the snowy clouds floating across the high blue above--an exquisite little gem of sylvan beauty which would have held an artist enthralled.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet it knew few visitors except the birds and the squirrels, whose practical eyes saw nothing of its charm; for it was well away from the Clove road, and few of the denizens of the Traps ever wasted their time seeking scenery.