Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

later than; following

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

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

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

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

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

affected or marked by low spirits

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Elsewhere in England, November is no such gloomy, grim fellow as he is described.

plural of “dimple” — a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

in or to another place

From this reading Elsewhere in England, November is no such gloomy, grim fellow as he is described.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Elsewhere in England, November is no such gloomy, grim fellow as he is described.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

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

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

a boy or man

From this reading Elsewhere in England, November is no such gloomy, grim fellow as he is described.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

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From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

depressingly dark

From this reading Elsewhere in England, November is no such gloomy, grim fellow as he is described.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Elsewhere in England, November is no such gloomy, grim fellow as he is described.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

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

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

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

From this reading Elsewhere in England, November is no such gloomy, grim fellow as he is described.

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

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

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

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

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

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

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

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

not any; not one

From this reading Elsewhere in England, November is no such gloomy, grim fellow as he is described.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

above and across; more than

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

lacking in energy or will

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

plural of “reign” — a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

only a very short time before

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

term of address for a man

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

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From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

not in physical motion

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Elsewhere in England, November is no such gloomy, grim fellow as he is described.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

past form of “tax” — levy a tax on

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

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

From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It is somewhat less than three months after the death of Sir Miles St. John; November reigns in London.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

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

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

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

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

plural of “vassal” — a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

in or at the place that

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.

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

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

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

From this reading And "reigns" seems scarcely a metaphorical expression as applied to the sullen, absolute sway which that dreary month (first in the dynasty of Winter) spreads over the passive, dejected city.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Over the brown glebes and changed woods in the country, his still face looks contemplative and mild; and he has soft smiles, too, at times,--lighting up his taxed vassals the groves; gleaming where the leaves still cling to the boughs, and reflected in dimples from the waves which still glide free from his chains.