Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading DESERTION Hilliard rode up along Hidden Creek on a frosty October morning.

belonging to or lasting from times long ago

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading DESERTION Hilliard rode up along Hidden Creek on a frosty October morning.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

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

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

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

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

plural of “aspen” — any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading He had the look of a man who has swept his heart clean of devils...his face was keen with his desire.

any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading DESERTION Hilliard rode up along Hidden Creek on a frosty October morning.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading DESERTION Hilliard rode up along Hidden Creek on a frosty October morning.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading He had the look of a man who has swept his heart clean of devils...his face was keen with his desire.

plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading He had the look of a man who has swept his heart clean of devils...his face was keen with his desire.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

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

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He had the look of a man who has swept his heart clean of devils...his face was keen with his desire.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading "Sweet, sweet is the jasmine flower-- Let its stars guide thee.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading DESERTION Hilliard rode up along Hidden Creek on a frosty October morning.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

coins made of gold

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading "Sweet, sweet is the jasmine flower-- Let its stars guide thee.

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

From this reading He had the look of a man who has swept his heart clean of devils...his face was keen with his desire.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He had the look of a man who has swept his heart clean of devils...his face was keen with his desire.

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

From this reading He had the look of a man who has swept his heart clean of devils...his face was keen with his desire.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He had the look of a man who has swept his heart clean of devils...his face was keen with his desire.

not accessible to view

From this reading DESERTION Hilliard rode up along Hidden Creek on a frosty October morning.

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

From this reading DESERTION Hilliard rode up along Hidden Creek on a frosty October morning.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

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

From this reading He had the look of a man who has swept his heart clean of devils...his face was keen with his desire.

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

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

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

From this reading "Sweet, sweet is the jasmine flower-- Let its stars guide thee.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Sweet, sweet is the jasmine flower-- Let its stars guide thee.

any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia

From this reading "Sweet, sweet is the jasmine flower-- Let its stars guide thee.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He had the look of a man who has swept his heart clean of devils...his face was keen with his desire.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Sweet, sweet is the jasmine flower-- Let its stars guide thee.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He had the look of a man who has swept his heart clean of devils...his face was keen with his desire.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He had the look of a man who has swept his heart clean of devils...his face was keen with his desire.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading DESERTION Hilliard rode up along Hidden Creek on a frosty October morning.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

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

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

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

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

of an obscure nature

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading DESERTION Hilliard rode up along Hidden Creek on a frosty October morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DESERTION Hilliard rode up along Hidden Creek on a frosty October morning.

and nothing more

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

by chance

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading DESERTION Hilliard rode up along Hidden Creek on a frosty October morning.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

marked by or emitting or filled with smoke

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading "Sweet, sweet is the jasmine flower-- Let its stars guide thee.

a state of mind not immediately available to consciousness

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading "Sweet, sweet is the jasmine flower-- Let its stars guide thee.

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

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

possessing sweep

From this reading He had the look of a man who has swept his heart clean of devils...his face was keen with his desire.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

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

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "Sweet, sweet is the jasmine flower-- Let its stars guide thee.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

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 Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

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

From this reading DESERTION Hilliard rode up along Hidden Creek on a frosty October morning.

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

From this reading He had the look of a man who has swept his heart clean of devils...his face was keen with his desire.

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

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He sang as he rode--sweetly an old sentimental Spanish song, something his mother had taught him; but it was not of his mother he thought, or only, perhaps, deep down in his subconsciousness, of that early mother-worship, age-old and most mysterious, which now he had translated and transferred.

which person or people

From this reading He had the look of a man who has swept his heart clean of devils...his face was keen with his desire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Everywhere now the aspens were torches of gold, the cottonwood trees smoky and gaunt, the ground bright with fallen leaves.