Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

(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 Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

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

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Promoted APRIL was in.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

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

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

bound with chains

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

filled with wonder and delight

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

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

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

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

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

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

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

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

From this reading Promoted APRIL was in.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

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

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

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 Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

for more time

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

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 Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

of a pale to moderate greyish violet color

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

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

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

where the air is unconfined

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

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

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

a light shade of red

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading Promoted APRIL was in.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

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

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

the season of growth

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

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

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

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

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

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

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Her office was a perfect bower of beauty in these spring days, for so many people brought her flowers and other offerings of a similar nature, in return for kindly offices of one sort and another which she had at different times performed.

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

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

being four more than twenty

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

in a hearty manner

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

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

From this reading Promoted APRIL was in.

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

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.

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

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

during the time that

From this reading The streams were swollen and muddy from the melting snows on the higher hills, while the sun shone more warmly and the day grew longer.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

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

From this reading Nell, child of nature that she was, grew entranced with the beauty and promise all about her, and but for the duty which chained her fast to the little office at the depot for twelve hours out of every twenty-four, she would have been out-of-doors the whole day long.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading There were sheets of flowers—mauve, yellow, pink, and purple—in the open spaces of the forest ground at Bratley.