Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

(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 All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

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

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Even then Irene expressed no desire to be taken back into the house.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Even then Irene expressed no desire to be taken back into the house.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

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

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading But he, careful of her health, laughingly insisted upon "bringing his little lamb under cover."

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She would have liked to wander by his side forever, through rain and storm.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading But he, careful of her health, laughingly insisted upon "bringing his little lamb under cover."

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading But he, careful of her health, laughingly insisted upon "bringing his little lamb under cover."

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

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Even then Irene expressed no desire to be taken back into the house.

become weaker

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

divisible by two

From this reading Even then Irene expressed no desire to be taken back into the house.

communicated in words

From this reading Even then Irene expressed no desire to be taken back into the house.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

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

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

for a limitless time

From this reading She would have liked to wander by his side forever, through rain and storm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

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

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

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

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She would have liked to wander by his side forever, through rain and storm.

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

From this reading But he, careful of her health, laughingly insisted upon "bringing his little lamb under cover."

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading But he, careful of her health, laughingly insisted upon "bringing his little lamb under cover."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

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

From this reading But he, careful of her health, laughingly insisted upon "bringing his little lamb under cover."

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

From this reading She would have liked to wander by his side forever, through rain and storm.

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

From this reading Even then Irene expressed no desire to be taken back into the house.

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

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading But he, careful of her health, laughingly insisted upon "bringing his little lamb under cover."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

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

From this reading Even then Irene expressed no desire to be taken back into the house.

young sheep

From this reading But he, careful of her health, laughingly insisted upon "bringing his little lamb under cover."

with laughter; while laughing

From this reading But he, careful of her health, laughingly insisted upon "bringing his little lamb under cover."

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading She would have liked to wander by his side forever, through rain and storm.

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

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

not any; not one

From this reading Even then Irene expressed no desire to be taken back into the house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

being perceived or observed

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

move upward

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

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

From this reading She would have liked to wander by his side forever, through rain and storm.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading She would have liked to wander by his side forever, through rain and storm.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

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

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Even then Irene expressed no desire to be taken back into the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

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

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Even then Irene expressed no desire to be taken back into the house.

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

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She would have liked to wander by his side forever, through rain and storm.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

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

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But he, careful of her health, laughingly insisted upon "bringing his little lamb under cover."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But he, careful of her health, laughingly insisted upon "bringing his little lamb under cover."

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading She would have liked to wander by his side forever, through rain and storm.

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

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

during the time that

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading But in a little while the wind began to rise, shaking the soft snow from the branches, and driving the cold drops of rain into their faces.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

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

From this reading All this time the two lovers outside in the garden, absorbed in their happiness, and covered warm with Felix's broad Spanish cloak, had heard nothing of the gathering storm within-doors, and had not noticed that the clouds had begun to dissolve in a fine rain.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She would have liked to wander by his side forever, through rain and storm.