Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

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

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When the cove became visible, one might fail to discern any expression of the social opportunities for which Mrs. Jessup valued it.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

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

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

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

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading When the cove became visible, one might fail to discern any expression of the social opportunities for which Mrs. Jessup valued it.

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

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

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 She was not cold.

a small inlet

From this reading When the cove became visible, one might fail to discern any expression of the social opportunities for which Mrs. Jessup valued it.

placed crosswise

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

detect with the senses

From this reading When the cove became visible, one might fail to discern any expression of the social opportunities for which Mrs. Jessup valued it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading When the cove became visible, one might fail to discern any expression of the social opportunities for which Mrs. Jessup valued it.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading When the cove became visible, one might fail to discern any expression of the social opportunities for which Mrs. Jessup valued it.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

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From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

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

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

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

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

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

From this reading When the cove became visible, one might fail to discern any expression of the social opportunities for which Mrs. Jessup valued it.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

not in physical motion

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When the cove became visible, one might fail to discern any expression of the social opportunities for which Mrs. Jessup valued it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was not cold.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When the cove became visible, one might fail to discern any expression of the social opportunities for which Mrs. Jessup valued it.

and nothing more

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading When the cove became visible, one might fail to discern any expression of the social opportunities for which Mrs. Jessup valued it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

with speed

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

except for; apart from

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

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

From this reading She was not cold.

without speaking

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading When the cove became visible, one might fail to discern any expression of the social opportunities for which Mrs. Jessup valued it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

in a swift manner

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

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

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

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

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

a heavy rain

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind

From this reading When the cove became visible, one might fail to discern any expression of the social opportunities for which Mrs. Jessup valued it.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading When the cove became visible, one might fail to discern any expression of the social opportunities for which Mrs. Jessup valued it.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

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

From this reading She was not cold.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was growing warmer as she made her way down to lower levels, and much of the time she walked rapidly.

at the time that

From this reading Only when she cautiously crossed the mountain torrent, icy and motionless save that in its crystal heart a stream like a silver arrow swiftly and silently glided, glancing in the light, she felt the chill of the day.

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

From this reading When the cove became visible, one might fail to discern any expression of the social opportunities for which Mrs. Jessup valued it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.

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

From this reading For the foot-bridge was hung with icicles and enveloped in deceptive snow that fell at the touch of her foot, and she began to be afraid she would lose so much time here that she might be late and miss some part of the sermon.