Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

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

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

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

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PROBABLE SONS," "TEDDY'S BUTTON," "ERIC'S GOOD NEWS," "ODD," ETC.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It was a beautiful scene before me.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

of grey tinged with blue

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PROBABLE SONS," "TEDDY'S BUTTON," "ERIC'S GOOD NEWS," "ODD," ETC.

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

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

a person who is in charge

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

power to direct or determine

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

a field planted with corn

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

(of hair) having curls or waves

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

give a description of

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

in a dreamy manner

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

move gently or carefully

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PROBABLE SONS," "TEDDY'S BUTTON," "ERIC'S GOOD NEWS," "ODD," ETC.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PROBABLE SONS," "TEDDY'S BUTTON," "ERIC'S GOOD NEWS," "ODD," ETC.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

a young female

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PROBABLE SONS," "TEDDY'S BUTTON," "ERIC'S GOOD NEWS," "ODD," ETC.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

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

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

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

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

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

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

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

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

a narrow way or road

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was a beautiful scene before me.

come together

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

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

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

information about recent and important events

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PROBABLE SONS," "TEDDY'S BUTTON," "ERIC'S GOOD NEWS," "ODD," ETC.

not divisible by two

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PROBABLE SONS," "TEDDY'S BUTTON," "ERIC'S GOOD NEWS," "ODD," ETC.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PROBABLE SONS," "TEDDY'S BUTTON," "ERIC'S GOOD NEWS," "ODD," ETC.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

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

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

by chance

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PROBABLE SONS," "TEDDY'S BUTTON," "ERIC'S GOOD NEWS," "ODD," ETC.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

express in words

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was a beautiful scene before me.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

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

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PROBABLE SONS," "TEDDY'S BUTTON," "ERIC'S GOOD NEWS," "ODD," ETC.

not in physical motion

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

the rays of the sun

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

possessive form of “teddy” — plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PROBABLE SONS," "TEDDY'S BUTTON," "ERIC'S GOOD NEWS," "ODD," ETC.

Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

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

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

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

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

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

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

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

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

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

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 'Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease.'--_Tennyson._ A golden cornfield in the still sunshine of a warm August afternoon.

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

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

which person or people

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A small-shaped head, with dark curly hair, and a pair of blue-grey eyes with black curved lashes, these were perhaps her chief characteristics; more I cannot say, for it is difficult to describe oneself, and it was I, Hilda Thorn, who was seated there.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In one corner of it, bordering a green lane, a group of shady elms, and under their shadow a figure of a young girl, who, gazing dreamily before her, sat leaning her head against an old gnarled trunk in quiet content.