Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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From this reading It was the 14th of May, and Uncle Richard was riding on Don Juan along the road from Bratvold.

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

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

anew

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

(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 At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

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

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading The ship was to be launched in the morning, and in the evening was to be given the yearly ball.

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

From this reading The ship was to be launched in the morning, and in the evening was to be given the yearly ball.

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From this reading It was the 14th of May, and Uncle Richard was riding on Don Juan along the road from Bratvold.

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

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

of a dark shade of blue

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To-morrow was the great day at Sandsgaard.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading It was the 14th of May, and Uncle Richard was riding on Don Juan along the road from Bratvold.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

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

From this reading The ship was to be launched in the morning, and in the evening was to be given the yearly ball.

elaborate or showy attire and accessories

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was the 14th of May, and Uncle Richard was riding on Don Juan along the road from Bratvold.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The ship was to be launched in the morning, and in the evening was to be given the yearly ball.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading To-morrow was the great day at Sandsgaard.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

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

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

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

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

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

From this reading It was the 14th of May, and Uncle Richard was riding on Don Juan along the road from Bratvold.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading The ship was to be launched in the morning, and in the evening was to be given the yearly ball.

the act of departing

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

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

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

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 At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

engage in

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It was the 14th of May, and Uncle Richard was riding on Don Juan along the road from Bratvold.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The ship was to be launched in the morning, and in the evening was to be given the yearly ball.

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From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

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

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

in a northern direction

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

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

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

above and across; more than

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

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From this reading It was the 14th of May, and Uncle Richard was riding on Don Juan along the road from Bratvold.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading It was the 14th of May, and Uncle Richard was riding on Don Juan along the road from Bratvold.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It was the 14th of May, and Uncle Richard was riding on Don Juan along the road from Bratvold.

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From this reading To-morrow was the great day at Sandsgaard.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

transport commercially

From this reading The ship was to be launched in the morning, and in the evening was to be given the yearly ball.

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

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

toward the south

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

the season of growth

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

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

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

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

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

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From this reading To-morrow was the great day at Sandsgaard.

create by training and teaching

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading It was the 14th of May, and Uncle Richard was riding on Don Juan along the road from Bratvold.

up to a particular time

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

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

From this reading It was the 14th of May, and Uncle Richard was riding on Don Juan along the road from Bratvold.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

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

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

a Caucasian

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At length winter went stealing off to the northward, like a weary monster, leaving its long train of dirty white snow patches along the hedges, and its neutral-tinted ice pitted all over with small holes, upon the pools.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading The spring followed closely on its heels, and had work enough to make the earth look green again, and deck it out in all its finery for a little time, until the monster came creeping southward again with its wreaths of new-fallen snow, and its dark-blue ice shining like polished steel.

a reference book that is published regularly once every year

From this reading The ship was to be launched in the morning, and in the evening was to be given the yearly ball.