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 It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

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

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

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

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

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

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

one or the other of two

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

a young female

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

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

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.

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

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.

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

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

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

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

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

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

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

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.

not admitting of passage or capable of being affected

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

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

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE LETTER.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

the middle of the day

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

a brief written record

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

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

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

out of fashion

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

a course of conduct

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

cultivated in temperate regions

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.

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

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.

flowing profusely

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

precisely, exactly

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.

any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.

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

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.

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

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

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

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.

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

From this reading THE LETTER.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

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

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.

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

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.

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

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

not covered with clothing

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

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

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line

From this reading The hot sun was pouring down almost vertical rays on her uncovered head, but she was either impervious to its power, or, like a salamander, she rejoiced in its fierce noonday heat.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

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

From this reading It was a very sunny June day, and a girl was pacing up and down a sheltered path in an old-fashioned garden.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.

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

From this reading She walked slowly along the narrow graveled walk, now and then glancing at the carefully trimmed flowers of an elaborate ribbon border at her right, and stopping for an instant to note the promise of fruit on some well-laden peach and pear-trees.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "We have a good promise of peaches and pears," she said to herself; "I will see that they are sold this year.