Chapter XL · Chapter 40

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

From this reading During the last weeks the Cross-roads had existed in something like a state of delirium.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

later than; following

From this reading People rode in from the mountains and returned to their homes after hours of conversation, semi-stupefied with enjoyment.

(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 The springtime sunshine had been smiling upon Talbot's Cross-roads all the day.

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

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

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

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The springtime sunshine had been smiling upon Talbot's Cross-roads all the day.

the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading People rode in from the mountains and returned to their homes after hours of conversation, semi-stupefied with enjoyment.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

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From this reading The springtime sunshine had been smiling upon Talbot's Cross-roads all the day.

plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The springtime sunshine had been smiling upon Talbot's Cross-roads all the day.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading During the last weeks the Cross-roads had existed in something like a state of delirium.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the last weeks the Cross-roads had existed in something like a state of delirium.

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

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading People rode in from the mountains and returned to their homes after hours of conversation, semi-stupefied with enjoyment.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading During the last weeks the Cross-roads had existed in something like a state of delirium.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

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

From this reading The springtime sunshine had been smiling upon Talbot's Cross-roads all the day.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading People rode in from the mountains and returned to their homes after hours of conversation, semi-stupefied with enjoyment.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading People rode in from the mountains and returned to their homes after hours of conversation, semi-stupefied with enjoyment.

plural of “hyacinth” — a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

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

From this reading During the last weeks the Cross-roads had existed in something like a state of delirium.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

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

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

immediately past

From this reading During the last weeks the Cross-roads had existed in something like a state of delirium.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading During the last weeks the Cross-roads had existed in something like a state of delirium.

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

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading People rode in from the mountains and returned to their homes after hours of conversation, semi-stupefied with enjoyment.

bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

having odor or a characteristic odor

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People rode in from the mountains and returned to their homes after hours of conversation, semi-stupefied with enjoyment.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading People rode in from the mountains and returned to their homes after hours of conversation, semi-stupefied with enjoyment.

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

From this reading People rode in from the mountains and returned to their homes after hours of conversation, semi-stupefied with enjoyment.

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

From this reading People rode in from the mountains and returned to their homes after hours of conversation, semi-stupefied with enjoyment.

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

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The springtime sunshine had been smiling upon Talbot's Cross-roads all the day.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading During the last weeks the Cross-roads had existed in something like a state of delirium.

the season of growth

From this reading The springtime sunshine had been smiling upon Talbot's Cross-roads all the day.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading During the last weeks the Cross-roads had existed in something like a state of delirium.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The springtime sunshine had been smiling upon Talbot's Cross-roads all the day.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

possessive form of “talbot” — English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading The springtime sunshine had been smiling upon Talbot's Cross-roads all the day.

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

From this reading The springtime sunshine had been smiling upon Talbot's Cross-roads all the day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading People rode in from the mountains and returned to their homes after hours of conversation, semi-stupefied with enjoyment.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

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

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

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 It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The springtime sunshine had been smiling upon Talbot's Cross-roads all the day.

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

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

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

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

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

From this reading During the last weeks the Cross-roads had existed in something like a state of delirium.

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

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

a Caucasian

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It was not hot, but warm, and its beauty was added to by the little soft winds which passed through the branches of the blossoming apple and pear trees and shook the fragrance from them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The brown earth was sweet and odorous, as it had been on the Sunday morning Sheba had knelt and kissed it, and the garden had covered itself, as then, with hyacinths and daffodils and white narcissus.