Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading His brotherly congratulations to Polly were mixed with secret amusement.

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

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

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

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

a beckoning gesture

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

next to; at the side of

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

like or characteristic of or befitting a brother

From this reading His brotherly congratulations to Polly were mixed with secret amusement.

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

From this reading Richard came home for a few days towards the end of the long vacation.

the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading His brotherly congratulations to Polly were mixed with secret amusement.

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From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Richard came home for a few days towards the end of the long vacation.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

wet with dew

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

let fall to the ground

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Richard came home for a few days towards the end of the long vacation.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Richard came home for a few days towards the end of the long vacation.

past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Richard came home for a few days towards the end of the long vacation.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

material resulting from the process of grinding

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

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

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

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

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

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

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

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

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

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

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Richard came home for a few days towards the end of the long vacation.

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

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

the state of being inactive

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

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

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

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

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

immediately past

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

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 Richard came home for a few days towards the end of the long vacation.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading His brotherly congratulations to Polly were mixed with secret amusement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

and nothing more

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

plural of “parallel” — something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

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

From this reading His brotherly congratulations to Polly were mixed with secret amusement.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

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From this reading Richard came home for a few days towards the end of the long vacation.

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading His brotherly congratulations to Polly were mixed with secret amusement.

a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

the visual property of something that shines with reflected light

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

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

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

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

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

very small

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

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

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

in the direction of

From this reading Richard came home for a few days towards the end of the long vacation.

past form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Richard came home for a few days towards the end of the long vacation.

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

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE DESERTED COTTON-MILL IN HILBECK GLEN Hey the green ribbon! we kneeled beside it, We parted the grasses dewy and sheen; Drop over drop, there filtered and slided A tiny bright beck that trickled between.

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

From this reading Tinkle, tinkle, sweetly it sung to us, Light was our talk as of faery bells-- Faery wedding-bells faintly rung to us Down in their fortunate parallels.--Jean Ingelow.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.

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

From this reading His brotherly congratulations to Polly were mixed with secret amusement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His brotherly congratulations to Polly were mixed with secret amusement.

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

From this reading He was looking pale and thin in spite of his enforced cheerfulness, and it was easy to see that the inaction of the last few weeks had only induced restlessness, and a strong desire for hard, grinding work, as a sedative for mental unrest.