Chapter XXV

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

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

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 He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Lucian arrived at the old vicarage towards the close of the afternoon.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

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

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Lucian arrived at the old vicarage towards the close of the afternoon.

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

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lucian arrived at the old vicarage towards the close of the afternoon.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He caught a faint murmur of voices from the village street: it was four o’clock, and the children were being released from school.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He caught a faint murmur of voices from the village street: it was four o’clock, and the children were being released from school.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading He caught a faint murmur of voices from the village street: it was four o’clock, and the children were being released from school.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

rid of obstructions

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Lucian arrived at the old vicarage towards the close of the afternoon.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

a thin layer covering something

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

take in liquids

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading He caught a faint murmur of voices from the village street: it was four o’clock, and the children were being released from school.

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

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He caught a faint murmur of voices from the village street: it was four o’clock, and the children were being released from school.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

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

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

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

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

plural of “hearth” — an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

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

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

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

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

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 At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

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

From this reading Lucian arrived at the old vicarage towards the close of the afternoon.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

reduced to liquid form by heating

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading He caught a faint murmur of voices from the village street: it was four o’clock, and the children were being released from school.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

according to the clock

From this reading He caught a faint murmur of voices from the village street: it was four o’clock, and the children were being released from school.

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

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lucian arrived at the old vicarage towards the close of the afternoon.

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

From this reading Lucian arrived at the old vicarage towards the close of the afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

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

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading He caught a faint murmur of voices from the village street: it was four o’clock, and the children were being released from school.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

an educational institution

From this reading He caught a faint murmur of voices from the village street: it was four o’clock, and the children were being released from school.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

-ing form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

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

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

of or relating to a spectrum

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He caught a faint murmur of voices from the village street: it was four o’clock, and the children were being released from school.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

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

From this reading Lucian arrived at the old vicarage towards the close of the afternoon.

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

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

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

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

in the direction of

From this reading Lucian arrived at the old vicarage towards the close of the afternoon.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading Lucian arrived at the old vicarage towards the close of the afternoon.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading He caught a faint murmur of voices from the village street: it was four o’clock, and the children were being released from school.

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

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

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

From this reading He caught a faint murmur of voices from the village street: it was four o’clock, and the children were being released from school.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

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

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Never, he thought as he was driven along the valley, did Simonstower look so well as under its first coating of snow, and on the rising ground above the village he made his driver stop so that he might drink in the charm of the winter sunset.

characteristic of or occurring in winter

From this reading He had driven over from Oakborough through a wintry land, and every minute spent in the keen air had added to the buoyancy of his spirits.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading At the western extremity of the valley a shelving hill closed the view; on its highest point a long row of gaunt fir-trees showed black and spectral against the molten red of the setting sun and the purpled sky into which it was sinking; nearer, the blue smoke of the village chimneys curled into the clear, frosty air--it seemed to Lucian that he could almost smell the fires of fragrant wood which burned on the hearths.