Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR A WEDDING The house is very quiet.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

congenital absence of an arm or leg

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

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

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

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

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

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

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn

From this reading This collection of autumnal loveliness is for the decoration of the cottage, for is not Jane to be married to-morrow?

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

From this reading This collection of autumnal loveliness is for the decoration of the cottage, for is not Jane to be married to-morrow?

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

a youthful male person

From this reading Amelia has "run" to the village for innumerable things forgotten this morning when the grocer's boy clamoured for orders.

fern of southeastern Asia; not hardy in cold temperate regions

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

plural of “bramble” — any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

a vine of the genus Bryonia having large leaves and small flowers and yielding acrid juice with emetic and purgative properties

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

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From this reading Amelia has "run" to the village for innumerable things forgotten this morning when the grocer's boy clamoured for orders.

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

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading This collection of autumnal loveliness is for the decoration of the cottage, for is not Jane to be married to-morrow?

a small house with a single story

From this reading This collection of autumnal loveliness is for the decoration of the cottage, for is not Jane to be married to-morrow?

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

something used to beautify

From this reading This collection of autumnal loveliness is for the decoration of the cottage, for is not Jane to be married to-morrow?

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From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR A WEDDING The house is very quiet.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Amelia has "run" to the village for innumerable things forgotten this morning when the grocer's boy clamoured for orders.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

suffering from gout

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

possessive form of “grocer” — a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading Amelia has "run" to the village for innumerable things forgotten this morning when the grocer's boy clamoured for orders.

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

From this reading Amelia has "run" to the village for innumerable things forgotten this morning when the grocer's boy clamoured for orders.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

plural of “haw” — a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

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

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

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

From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR A WEDDING The house is very quiet.

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From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

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

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Amelia has "run" to the village for innumerable things forgotten this morning when the grocer's boy clamoured for orders.

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

From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR A WEDDING The house is very quiet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

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

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading This collection of autumnal loveliness is for the decoration of the cottage, for is not Jane to be married to-morrow?

joined in matrimony

From this reading This collection of autumnal loveliness is for the decoration of the cottage, for is not Jane to be married to-morrow?

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

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Amelia has "run" to the village for innumerable things forgotten this morning when the grocer's boy clamoured for orders.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

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

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This collection of autumnal loveliness is for the decoration of the cottage, for is not Jane to be married to-morrow?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Amelia has "run" to the village for innumerable things forgotten this morning when the grocer's boy clamoured for orders.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR A WEDDING The house is very quiet.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR A WEDDING The house is very quiet.

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

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Amelia has "run" to the village for innumerable things forgotten this morning when the grocer's boy clamoured for orders.

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

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

move hurridly

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

plural of “spray” — a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

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

From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR A WEDDING The house is very quiet.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Amelia has "run" to the village for innumerable things forgotten this morning when the grocer's boy clamoured for orders.

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

From this reading This collection of autumnal loveliness is for the decoration of the cottage, for is not Jane to be married to-morrow?

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

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

From this reading This collection of autumnal loveliness is for the decoration of the cottage, for is not Jane to be married to-morrow?

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

From this reading This collection of autumnal loveliness is for the decoration of the cottage, for is not Jane to be married to-morrow?

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

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

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

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

precisely as stated

From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR A WEDDING The house is very quiet.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Amelia has "run" to the village for innumerable things forgotten this morning when the grocer's boy clamoured for orders.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR A WEDDING The house is very quiet.

at the time that

From this reading Amelia has "run" to the village for innumerable things forgotten this morning when the grocer's boy clamoured for orders.

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

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mother and Peter have gone for a stroll as Peter calls it, or for a gallop as mother terms it, for Peter can get up as much speed, in spite of his gouty leg, as Amelia can with my Ilkley couch.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Jane and Dimbie are out in the woods gathering sprays of red-tinted brambles, briony, traveller's joy, bracken, which though fading is of that golden tinge which is almost more beautiful than the green, hips and haws shining and scarlet, and clusters of berries of the mountain-ash.