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 As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading And when handing her the re-gathered flowers he felt the actual touch of her fingers, his head for a second swam.

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

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

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

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

a youthful male person

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

the condition of being without offspring

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

past form of “cull” — remove something that has been rejected

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

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From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

causing envy

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading And when handing her the re-gathered flowers he felt the actual touch of her fingers, his head for a second swam.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading And when handing her the re-gathered flowers he felt the actual touch of her fingers, his head for a second swam.

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

From this reading Gilian knelt and gathered up the flowers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And when handing her the re-gathered flowers he felt the actual touch of her fingers, his head for a second swam.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

brought together in one place

From this reading Gilian knelt and gathered up the flowers.

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From this reading Gilian knelt and gathered up the flowers.

a young female

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

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

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

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

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of

From this reading And when handing her the re-gathered flowers he felt the actual touch of her fingers, his head for a second swam.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

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

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

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

From this reading And when handing her the re-gathered flowers he felt the actual touch of her fingers, his head for a second swam.

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

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

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

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

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

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading Gilian knelt and gathered up the flowers.

the sound of laughing

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

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

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

held up in the air

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

your grandmother

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

by chance

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

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

From this reading And when handing her the re-gathered flowers he felt the actual touch of her fingers, his head for a second swam.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading And when handing her the re-gathered flowers he felt the actual touch of her fingers, his head for a second swam.

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

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

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

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

inflected form of “swim” — travel through water

From this reading And when handing her the re-gathered flowers he felt the actual touch of her fingers, his head for a second swam.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

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

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

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

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading And when handing her the re-gathered flowers he felt the actual touch of her fingers, his head for a second swam.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

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

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

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

From this reading Gilian knelt and gathered up the flowers.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I think that in the trees, the dryads, the leaf-haunters invisible, so sad in childlessness, ceased their swinging to look upon the boy and girl so enviable in their innocence and happiness.

anger produced by some annoying irritation

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

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

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.

at the time that

From this reading And when handing her the re-gathered flowers he felt the actual touch of her fingers, his head for a second swam.

belonging to which person

From this reading As he lifted the flowers and put them together, there seemed to come from the fresh lush stalks of them some essence of the girl whose hands had culled and grasped them, a feeling of her warm palm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was, perhaps, more to hide his vexation than from courtesy that he did so, but the act was so unboylike, so deferring in its manner, that it restored to Nan as much of her good humour as her laughter had not brought back with it.