Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

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

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Sunrise in January is not very early, and sunrise at any season is not early for Coniston.

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

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

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

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

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

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Cynthia sat at her window, and wondered whether that beautiful landscape would any longer be hers.

-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her life had grown up on it; but now her life had changed.

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Her life had grown up on it; but now her life had changed.

relating to or resembling a cone

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

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From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

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

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Sunrise in January is not very early, and sunrise at any season is not early for Coniston.

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From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sunrise in January is not very early, and sunrise at any season is not early for Coniston.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Her life had grown up on it; but now her life had changed.

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

From this reading Her life had grown up on it; but now her life had changed.

poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

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

From this reading Cynthia sat at her window, and wondered whether that beautiful landscape would any longer be hers.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading Cynthia sat at her window, and wondered whether that beautiful landscape would any longer be hers.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

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

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

a small natural hill

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

the formation of frost or ice on a surface

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

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

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

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

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Sunrise in January is not very early, and sunrise at any season is not early for Coniston.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Cynthia sat at her window, and wondered whether that beautiful landscape would any longer be hers.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Her life had grown up on it; but now her life had changed.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

for more time

From this reading Cynthia sat at her window, and wondered whether that beautiful landscape would any longer be hers.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

the common people generally

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sunrise in January is not very early, and sunrise at any season is not early for Coniston.

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

From this reading Her life had grown up on it; but now her life had changed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

a coniferous tree

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

a light shade of red

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Cynthia sat at her window, and wondered whether that beautiful landscape would any longer be hers.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Sunrise in January is not very early, and sunrise at any season is not early for Coniston.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

covered with snow

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

in the near future

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

the first light of day

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

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

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

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

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

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

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

precisely as stated

From this reading Sunrise in January is not very early, and sunrise at any season is not early for Coniston.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

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

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

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 At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

in or at the place that

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Cynthia sat at her window, and wondered whether that beautiful landscape would any longer be hers.

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

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

a Caucasian

From this reading There was the mountain, the pastures on the lower slopes all red, too, and higher up the dark masses of bristling spruce and pine and hemlock mottled with white where the snow-covered rocks showed through.

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 Cynthia sat at her window, and wondered whether that beautiful landscape would any longer be hers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At sunrise, in that Coniston hill-country, it is the western hills which are red; and a distant hillock on the meadow farm which was soon to be Eden's looked like the daintiest conical cake with pink icing as Cynthia surveyed the familiar view the next morning.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Cynthia sat at her window, and wondered whether that beautiful landscape would any longer be hers.

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

From this reading Cynthia sat at her window, and wondered whether that beautiful landscape would any longer be hers.