Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

(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 A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

plural of “altar” — the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

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

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

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From this reading VENERABLE ANCIENTRY.

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

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

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

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

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From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

in a brisk manner

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

divisible by two

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

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From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

set up or found

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

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

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

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

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

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

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

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

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

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

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

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

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

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

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

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

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

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

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

being four more than eighty

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

at or constituting a border or edge

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

above and across; more than

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

move upward

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

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

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

cut with a saw

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

try to get or reach

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

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

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

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

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

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

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

refrain from harming

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

not in physical motion

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

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

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

an old word for “yours”

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

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

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

in the direction of

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

a small tower extending above a building

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

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

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading VENERABLE ANCIENTRY.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Rising early the next morning, Brandon found that he had an hour to spare before breakfast, and sallied forth for an early walk.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

weathervane with a vane in the form of a rooster

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.

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

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

a Caucasian

From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Walking up a little rise, he saw the weathercock and one turret of a church tower peering over the edge of a small steep hill, close at hand, and turning toward it he went briskly on, under the lee of a short fir plantation, all the grass being pure and fresh with hoar-frost, which melted in every hollow and shadow as fast as the sun came round to it.

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From this reading A delicate hoarfrost still made white the shade, and sparkled all over the sombre leaves of some fine yew-trees that grew outside the garden wall.

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

From this reading "Even as the sparrow findeth an house, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young, so I seek thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God."--Psalm lxxxiv., Marginal Translation.