Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

later than; following

From this reading Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

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

From this reading It was early September and a sleepy autumnal sunshine lay upon the fields.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

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

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.

of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn

From this reading It was early September and a sleepy autumnal sunshine lay upon the fields.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

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From this reading Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

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

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

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

From this reading Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.

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

From this reading It was early September and a sleepy autumnal sunshine lay upon the fields.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.

the organ of sight

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading It was early September and a sleepy autumnal sunshine lay upon the fields.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

coins made of gold

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

only a very short time before

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

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

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

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

From this reading Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "We ought soon to see the house."

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

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

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was early September and a sleepy autumnal sunshine lay upon the fields.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

and nothing more

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was early September and a sleepy autumnal sunshine lay upon the fields.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

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

From this reading Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.

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 Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.

used in combination to denote the middle

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

without a sound

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

occurring from time to time

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

and nothing more

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "We ought soon to see the house."

above and across; more than

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

plural of “partridge” — flesh of either quail or grouse

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

plural of “purple” — a purple color or pigment

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

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

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "We ought soon to see the house."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading It was early September and a sleepy autumnal sunshine lay upon the fields.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading It was early September and a sleepy autumnal sunshine lay upon the fields.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

in the near future

From this reading "We ought soon to see the house."

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.

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

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

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

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

the rays of the sun

From this reading It was early September and a sleepy autumnal sunshine lay upon the fields.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

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

From this reading "We ought soon to see the house."

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

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

From this reading "We ought soon to see the house."

create by training and teaching

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

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From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was early September and a sleepy autumnal sunshine lay upon the fields.

migratory

From this reading Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.

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

From this reading It was early September and a sleepy autumnal sunshine lay upon the fields.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We ought soon to see the house."

in or at the place that

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

sound of something in rapid motion

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The speaker bent forward, as the train, sweeping round a curve, emerged from some thick woods Into a space of open country.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The Stubbles just reaped ran over the undulations of the land in silky purples and gold; the blue smoke from the cottages and farms hung poised in mid air; the eye could hardly perceive any movement in the clear stream beside the line, as it slipped noiselessly by over its sandy bed; it seemed a world where "it was always afternoon"; and the only breaks in its sunny silence came from the occasional coveys of partridges that rose whirring from the harvest-fields as the train passed.

a late time of life

From this reading Delia Blanchflower looked keenly at the English scene, so strange to her after many years of Colonial and foreign wandering.