a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was soft and mild, and Francezka had no hat upon her dark hair, but sat wrapped in her crimson mantle.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I made straight for the Italian garden, and was not surprised to find Francezka there before me.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading She was sitting on the bench by the statue of Petrarch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The air was soft and mild, and Francezka had no hat upon her dark hair, but sat wrapped in her crimson mantle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
Capello
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The air was soft and mild, and Francezka had no hat upon her dark hair, but sat wrapped in her crimson mantle.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The air was soft and mild, and Francezka had no hat upon her dark hair, but sat wrapped in her crimson mantle.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I made straight for the Italian garden, and was not surprised to find Francezka there before me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
Francezka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I made straight for the Italian garden, and was not surprised to find Francezka there before me.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The hoar frost glittered on the ground, just touched by the shafts of light which were to grow into the great sun.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading I made straight for the Italian garden, and was not surprised to find Francezka there before me.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The hoar frost glittered on the ground, just touched by the shafts of light which were to grow into the great sun.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The hoar frost glittered on the ground, just touched by the shafts of light which were to grow into the great sun.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The hoar frost glittered on the ground, just touched by the shafts of light which were to grow into the great sun.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The hoar frost glittered on the ground, just touched by the shafts of light which were to grow into the great sun.
an established custom
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The air was soft and mild, and Francezka had no hat upon her dark hair, but sat wrapped in her crimson mantle.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The air was soft and mild, and Francezka had no hat upon her dark hair, but sat wrapped in her crimson mantle.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The air was soft and mild, and Francezka had no hat upon her dark hair, but sat wrapped in her crimson mantle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The air was soft and mild, and Francezka had no hat upon her dark hair, but sat wrapped in her crimson mantle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
hoarnounUS /hɔːr/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The hoar frost glittered on the ground, just touched by the shafts of light which were to grow into the great sun.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The hoar frost glittered on the ground, just touched by the shafts of light which were to grow into the great sun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading I made straight for the Italian garden, and was not surprised to find Francezka there before me.
and nothing more
From this reading The hoar frost glittered on the ground, just touched by the shafts of light which were to grow into the great sun.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The hoar frost glittered on the ground, just touched by the shafts of light which were to grow into the great sun.
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 HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made straight for the Italian garden, and was not surprised to find Francezka there before me.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading The air was soft and mild, and Francezka had no hat upon her dark hair, but sat wrapped in her crimson mantle.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading The air was soft and mild, and Francezka had no hat upon her dark hair, but sat wrapped in her crimson mantle.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
absolutely essential
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
not any; not one
From this reading The air was soft and mild, and Francezka had no hat upon her dark hair, but sat wrapped in her crimson mantle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was sitting on the bench by the statue of Petrarch.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
PEGGY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
Petrarchnoun
an Italian poet famous for love lyrics (1304-1374)
From this reading She was sitting on the bench by the statue of Petrarch.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
move upward
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The air was soft and mild, and Francezka had no hat upon her dark hair, but sat wrapped in her crimson mantle.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading The hoar frost glittered on the ground, just touched by the shafts of light which were to grow into the great sun.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was sitting on the bench by the statue of Petrarch.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She was sitting on the bench by the statue of Petrarch.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The air was soft and mild, and Francezka had no hat upon her dark hair, but sat wrapped in her crimson mantle.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading She was sitting on the bench by the statue of Petrarch.
successive (without a break)
From this reading I made straight for the Italian garden, and was not surprised to find Francezka there before me.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The hoar frost glittered on the ground, just touched by the shafts of light which were to grow into the great sun.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I made straight for the Italian garden, and was not surprised to find Francezka there before me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I made straight for the Italian garden, and was not surprised to find Francezka there before me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
having come into contact
From this reading The hoar frost glittered on the ground, just touched by the shafts of light which were to grow into the great sun.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hoar frost glittered on the ground, just touched by the shafts of light which were to grow into the great sun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The hoar frost glittered on the ground, just touched by the shafts of light which were to grow into the great sun.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The air was soft and mild, and Francezka had no hat upon her dark hair, but sat wrapped in her crimson mantle.
but in spite of that
From this reading HIS GRACE AND PEGGY Although it was not necessary for me to rise early at this place of peace and beauty, the chateau of Capello, yet, long habit was upon me, and, by sunrise, I was up and dressed and out in the fair, fresh autumn morning.
