Chapter VII

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

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

(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 HOW THE LIGHT CAME TO HER ALL this was before the child came.

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

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

for the reason that

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HOW THE LIGHT CAME TO HER ALL this was before the child came.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

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

From this reading HOW THE LIGHT CAME TO HER ALL this was before the child came.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading With the coming of that little creature the world changed once more for Grandmother.

a young person of either sex

From this reading HOW THE LIGHT CAME TO HER ALL this was before the child came.

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

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading With the coming of that little creature the world changed once more for Grandmother.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading With the coming of that little creature the world changed once more for Grandmother.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Anne dropped the flowers.

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

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

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

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With the coming of that little creature the world changed once more for Grandmother.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

any of various plants of the family Gentianaceae especially the genera Gentiana and Gentianella and Gentianopsis

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

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From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

coins made of gold

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading With the coming of that little creature the world changed once more for Grandmother.

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

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

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

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

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

From this reading HOW THE LIGHT CAME TO HER ALL this was before the child came.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

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

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

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

From this reading HOW THE LIGHT CAME TO HER ALL this was before the child came.

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

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

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

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

and nothing more

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading HOW THE LIGHT CAME TO HER ALL this was before the child came.

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

From this reading With the coming of that little creature the world changed once more for Grandmother.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

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

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

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

From this reading With the coming of that little creature the world changed once more for Grandmother.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With the coming of that little creature the world changed once more for Grandmother.

on one occasion

From this reading With the coming of that little creature the world changed once more for Grandmother.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

cut with a saw

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

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

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

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

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

past form of “tarnish” — make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With the coming of that little creature the world changed once more for Grandmother.

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

From this reading HOW THE LIGHT CAME TO HER ALL this was before the child came.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

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

From this reading HOW THE LIGHT CAME TO HER ALL this was before the child came.

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

From this reading HOW THE LIGHT CAME TO HER ALL this was before the child came.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

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

From this reading HOW THE LIGHT CAME TO HER ALL this was before the child came.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

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

From this reading It was in the early autumn; the cardinal flowers were past, but the St.-John’s-wort was in its bloom of tarnished gold, and the fringed gentian, too, was beginning to open its blue eyes.

at the time that

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

a Caucasian

From this reading Anne Peace remembered this, because she had just been out gathering gentians, and was coming home with her hands full of the lovely things, when she saw her mother come to the door of Merion House and wave a white apron.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the coming of that little creature the world changed once more for Grandmother.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading With the coming of that little creature the world changed once more for Grandmother.