Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

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

From this reading The same old routine of registering, getting the trunks unpacked, studies and classes arranged, had come to an end.

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

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The same old routine of registering, getting the trunks unpacked, studies and classes arranged, had come to an end.

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

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

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

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

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From this reading CHIQUITA GRADUATES.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The same old routine of registering, getting the trunks unpacked, studies and classes arranged, had come to an end.

plural of “classmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

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

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The same old routine of registering, getting the trunks unpacked, studies and classes arranged, had come to an end.

a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

a female human offspring

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

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

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

one or the other of two

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The same old routine of registering, getting the trunks unpacked, studies and classes arranged, had come to an end.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

so thin as to transmit light

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The same old routine of registering, getting the trunks unpacked, studies and classes arranged, had come to an end.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

plural of “graduate” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)

From this reading CHIQUITA GRADUATES.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

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

From this reading The same old routine of registering, getting the trunks unpacked, studies and classes arranged, had come to an end.

past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading Chiquita, as she surveyed the scenery, then the room and then herself, heaved a sigh of satisfaction.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Chiquita, as she surveyed the scenery, then the room and then herself, heaved a sigh of satisfaction.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

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

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

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

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

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

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

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

From this reading The same old routine of registering, getting the trunks unpacked, studies and classes arranged, had come to an end.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

past form of “parallel” — be parallel to

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

-ing form of “register” — record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions

From this reading The same old routine of registering, getting the trunks unpacked, studies and classes arranged, had come to an end.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

long pinkish sour leafstalks usually eaten cooked and sweetened

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

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

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading The same old routine of registering, getting the trunks unpacked, studies and classes arranged, had come to an end.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

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

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The same old routine of registering, getting the trunks unpacked, studies and classes arranged, had come to an end.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Chiquita, as she surveyed the scenery, then the room and then herself, heaved a sigh of satisfaction.

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

From this reading Chiquita, as she surveyed the scenery, then the room and then herself, heaved a sigh of satisfaction.

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

From this reading Chiquita, as she surveyed the scenery, then the room and then herself, heaved a sigh of satisfaction.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Chiquita, as she surveyed the scenery, then the room and then herself, heaved a sigh of satisfaction.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

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

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The same old routine of registering, getting the trunks unpacked, studies and classes arranged, had come to an end.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading Chiquita, as she surveyed the scenery, then the room and then herself, heaved a sigh of satisfaction.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

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

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Chiquita, as she surveyed the scenery, then the room and then herself, heaved a sigh of satisfaction.

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

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

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

From this reading The same old routine of registering, getting the trunks unpacked, studies and classes arranged, had come to an end.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading The same old routine of registering, getting the trunks unpacked, studies and classes arranged, had come to an end.

past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing

From this reading The same old routine of registering, getting the trunks unpacked, studies and classes arranged, had come to an end.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

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

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading In a room overlooking the broad Connecticut valley, a student, wearing cap and gown, stood by the window watching the clouds as they floated in filmy drapery above the long rows of corn, tobacco and rhubarb which paralleled each other on either side of the historic stream that divides western Massachusetts.

in a wistful manner

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.

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

From this reading Greetings by classmates, introductions to new professors, salutations to members of the faculty and respects to the dean had taken their regular order, and now the daughter of Yamanatz gazed wistfully into the deep waters which reflected the clouds above.