Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

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

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

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

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

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

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

the act of departing

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

provide entertainment for

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

ludicrously odd

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

set up or found

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

depressingly dark

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

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From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

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

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

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

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

plural of “headstone” — the central building block at the top of an arch or vault

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

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

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

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

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

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

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

a small sphere

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

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

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

do one's shopping

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

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From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

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

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

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 The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

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

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

in an unpleasant manner

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

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

From this reading Trennach churchyard was lonely at all times, but it looked particularly so in the twilight of a dull evening.

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

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

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

From this reading Especially grey were the skies this evening; for, though it was summer weather, the day had been gloomy: and Mr. Blase Pellet, sitting in the middle of the churchyard on the stump of an old tree, looked grey and gloomy as the weather and the graves.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

at the time that

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Since the departure from Trennach of Rosaline Bell--for whom Mr. Blase Pellet did undoubtedly entertain a fond and sincere affection, whatever might have been his shortcomings generally--he had found his evening hours, when the chemist's shop was closed for the night, hang heavily on his hands.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading The trees took fantastic shapes; the headstones stood out like spectres; the grave-mounds reminded you unpleasantly that you yourself must sometime lie beneath them.