Chapter I

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

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

later than; following

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

anew

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

softly bright or radiant

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

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

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

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

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

completely unclothed

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

a youthful male person

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

of something having the color of copper

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

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From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

a wide scope

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

a quick look

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

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

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

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

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

come to pass

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

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

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

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

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

longing to return home

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

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

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

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

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

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 As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

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From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

unhurried and relaxed

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

not any; not one

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

above and across; more than

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

plural of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

past form of “rumble” — make a low noise

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

a reddish brown homespun fabric

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

except for; apart from

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

cut with a saw

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

an educational institution

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

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

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

the rays of the sun

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

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

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

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

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

create by training and teaching

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

failure to attend (especially school)

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was as though a careless, laughing October day had lost its place in the procession and now, after a two months’ truancy, had squirmed and crowded itself back into line again.

not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

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

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

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From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

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

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

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

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

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

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

a Caucasian

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading On his way up the winding road to the school--he had the station carriage to himself save for the unobtrusive presence of a homesick Preparatory Class boy--he saw clean russet meadows aglow in the mellow light, and, farther inland and across the little river, Meeker’s Marsh a broad expanse of reeds and grass and rushes shading from green-gold to coppery red.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.

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From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the train rumbled over the bridge, Dan caught a fleeting glimpse of Long Island Sound sparkling in the sunlight and pricked out here and there with a white sail.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading So far, although it was the third of January, there had been no snow storm worthy of the name in the vicinity of Wissining, and, save that the trees were bare of leaves, one might have thought himself in Autumn.

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

From this reading BACK TO SCHOOL Dan Vinton returned to Yardley after the Christmas vacation on an afternoon of one of those bright, warm days which sometimes happen along in the middle of Winter.