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 Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

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

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

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

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The morning foretold considerable heat, but under the pines one might mock at Helios.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Upwards from the deep valley below the pass, to the topmost crags of the mountain, their royal mantle ran unbroken.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The morning foretold considerable heat, but under the pines one might mock at Helios.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

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

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Winnington promised himself a leisurely climb to the top of Monte Vanna.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The morning foretold considerable heat, but under the pines one might mock at Helios.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading Upwards from the deep valley below the pass, to the topmost crags of the mountain, their royal mantle ran unbroken.

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Upwards from the deep valley below the pass, to the topmost crags of the mountain, their royal mantle ran unbroken.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage

From this reading The morning foretold considerable heat, but under the pines one might mock at Helios.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

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

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

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

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The morning foretold considerable heat, but under the pines one might mock at Helios.

(Greek mythology) ancient god of the sun; drove his chariot across the sky each day; identified with Roman Sol

From this reading The morning foretold considerable heat, but under the pines one might mock at Helios.

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Winnington promised himself a leisurely climb to the top of Monte Vanna.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

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

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading Winnington promised himself a leisurely climb to the top of Monte Vanna.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

without good reason

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading Upwards from the deep valley below the pass, to the topmost crags of the mountain, their royal mantle ran unbroken.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The morning foretold considerable heat, but under the pines one might mock at Helios.

treat with contempt

From this reading The morning foretold considerable heat, but under the pines one might mock at Helios.

a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

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

From this reading Upwards from the deep valley below the pass, to the topmost crags of the mountain, their royal mantle ran unbroken.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The morning foretold considerable heat, but under the pines one might mock at Helios.

go across or through

From this reading Upwards from the deep valley below the pass, to the topmost crags of the mountain, their royal mantle ran unbroken.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading The morning foretold considerable heat, but under the pines one might mock at Helios.

a light shade of red

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Winnington promised himself a leisurely climb to the top of Monte Vanna.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Upwards from the deep valley below the pass, to the topmost crags of the mountain, their royal mantle ran unbroken.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Upwards from the deep valley below the pass, to the topmost crags of the mountain, their royal mantle ran unbroken.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

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

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Upwards from the deep valley below the pass, to the topmost crags of the mountain, their royal mantle ran unbroken.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

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

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

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

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

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

From this reading Upwards from the deep valley below the pass, to the topmost crags of the mountain, their royal mantle ran unbroken.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Winnington promised himself a leisurely climb to the top of Monte Vanna.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading Upwards from the deep valley below the pass, to the topmost crags of the mountain, their royal mantle ran unbroken.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading Upwards from the deep valley below the pass, to the topmost crags of the mountain, their royal mantle ran unbroken.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The morning foretold considerable heat, but under the pines one might mock at Helios.

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

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Upwards from the deep valley below the pass, to the topmost crags of the mountain, their royal mantle ran unbroken.

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

From this reading Upwards from the deep valley below the pass, to the topmost crags of the mountain, their royal mantle ran unbroken.

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From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

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

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

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

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

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

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

to a great degree

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.

any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading This morning they were lightly drowned in a fine weather haze, and the mere sight of them suggested cool glades and verdurous glooms, stretches of pink willow herb lighting up the clearings--and in the secret heart of them such chambers "deaf to noise and blind to light" as the forest lover knows.

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

From this reading Winnington took his morning coffee on a verandah of the hotel, from which the great forests of Monte Vanna were widely visible.