Chapter XX

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

anew

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

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

From this reading The three men entered the village and walked through the main street.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

with brightness

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

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

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

plural of “carnation” — Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

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

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The three men entered the village and walked through the main street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

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

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

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

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

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

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

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 Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

most important element

From this reading The three men entered the village and walked through the main street.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

plural of “melon” — any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

the force of workers available

From this reading The three men entered the village and walked through the main street.

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

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

and nothing more

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

plural of “pepper” — climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

plural of “railing” — a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

plural of “rind” — the natural outer covering of food (usually removed before eating)

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

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

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

plural of “sling” — a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The three men entered the village and walked through the main street.

the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

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

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

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

From this reading The three men entered the village and walked through the main street.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three men entered the village and walked through the main street.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The three men entered the village and walked through the main street.

push forcefully

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

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

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

in the direction of

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

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

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading Later, towards the autumn, the people hang up the canteloup melons of the south, in their rough green and grey rinds, by neatly-made slings of twisted grass, but it was not time for them yet.

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

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The three men entered the village and walked through the main street.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The three men entered the village and walked through the main street.

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

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

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

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

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

From this reading Many of them had little iron balconies in which quantities of magnificent dark carnations were blooming, planted in long, earthenware, trough-like pots, and hanging down by their long stalks that thrust themselves between the railings.

which person or people

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The low afternoon sun was shining brightly again, and only the people who lived on the shady side of the street had opened their windows.

but in spite of that

From this reading Outside the windows of the poorer houses, too, great bunches of herbs were hung up to dry in the sun, and strings of scarlet peppers had already begun to appear, though it was early for them yet.