Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

the state of being absent

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

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

From this reading It was a richly-wooded scene, with interesting figures forming a procession in the centre and foreground of the landscape.

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From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

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

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

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

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The original might have been painted by Ruysdael.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The original might have been painted by Ruysdael.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading It was a richly-wooded scene, with interesting figures forming a procession in the centre and foreground of the landscape.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

travel across or pass over

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

plural of “crusade” — a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

detect with the senses

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

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From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

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

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

divisible by two

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading It was a richly-wooded scene, with interesting figures forming a procession in the centre and foreground of the landscape.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

the part of a scene that is near the viewer

From this reading It was a richly-wooded scene, with interesting figures forming a procession in the centre and foreground of the landscape.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading It was a richly-wooded scene, with interesting figures forming a procession in the centre and foreground of the landscape.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

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

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

only a very short time before

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The original might have been painted by Ruysdael.

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

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

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

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

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

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

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

From this reading It was a richly-wooded scene, with interesting figures forming a procession in the centre and foreground of the landscape.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading It was a richly-wooded scene, with interesting figures forming a procession in the centre and foreground of the landscape.

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

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a richly-wooded scene, with interesting figures forming a procession in the centre and foreground of the landscape.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading It was a richly-wooded scene, with interesting figures forming a procession in the centre and foreground of the landscape.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

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 This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The original might have been painted by Ruysdael.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

impressive in appearance

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

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

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The original might have been painted by Ruysdael.

coated with paint

From this reading The original might have been painted by Ruysdael.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

by chance

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

an amount of time

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading It was a richly-wooded scene, with interesting figures forming a procession in the centre and foreground of the landscape.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

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From this reading It was a richly-wooded scene, with interesting figures forming a procession in the centre and foreground of the landscape.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

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From this reading The original might have been painted by Ruysdael.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was a richly-wooded scene, with interesting figures forming a procession in the centre and foreground of the landscape.

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

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

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

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

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

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

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

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

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

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

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

From this reading It was a richly-wooded scene, with interesting figures forming a procession in the centre and foreground of the landscape.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.

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

From this reading This picture, however, belongs to a later period--that of the Crusades, perhaps, for here is a procession in which appear figures in the long robe of the monk, and I think I can discern a cross on that banner borne at their head.

belonging to which person

From this reading "Those old oaks," she exclaimed, "with their gnarled and crooked branches, look as though they might have formed part of the Druidical groves whose solemn mysteries inspired even the arrogant Roman with awe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "What a noble forest!" cried Annie, as she gazed with rapturous admiration on a noble specimen of the engraver's art--so noble, indeed, that the absence of color seemed hardly to be felt.