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 "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Even my dog Beau (you know how fond Beau is of me!) always nestles at her feet when we are at home.

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

From this reading LOVE AND INNOCENCE.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I own she has pride, but it is a pride that never offended any one.

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

From this reading Even my dog Beau (you know how fond Beau is of me!) always nestles at her feet when we are at home.

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

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Even my dog Beau (you know how fond Beau is of me!) always nestles at her feet when we are at home.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading Even my dog Beau (you know how fond Beau is of me!) always nestles at her feet when we are at home.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

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

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

lacking funds

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I own she has pride, but it is a pride that never offended any one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Even my dog Beau (you know how fond Beau is of me!) always nestles at her feet when we are at home.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

divisible by two

From this reading Even my dog Beau (you know how fond Beau is of me!) always nestles at her feet when we are at home.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Even my dog Beau (you know how fond Beau is of me!) always nestles at her feet when we are at home.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Even my dog Beau (you know how fond Beau is of me!) always nestles at her feet when we are at home.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

destroyed or killed

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

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

From this reading I own she has pride, but it is a pride that never offended any one.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

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

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Even my dog Beau (you know how fond Beau is of me!) always nestles at her feet when we are at home.

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

From this reading Even my dog Beau (you know how fond Beau is of me!) always nestles at her feet when we are at home.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I own she has pride, but it is a pride that never offended any one.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

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

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading LOVE AND INNOCENCE.

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

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Even my dog Beau (you know how fond Beau is of me!) always nestles at her feet when we are at home.

quality of coming late or later in time

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

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

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading LOVE AND INNOCENCE.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Even my dog Beau (you know how fond Beau is of me!) always nestles at her feet when we are at home.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

plural of “nestle” — a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

From this reading Even my dog Beau (you know how fond Beau is of me!) always nestles at her feet when we are at home.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I own she has pride, but it is a pride that never offended any one.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading I own she has pride, but it is a pride that never offended any one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I own she has pride, but it is a pride that never offended any one.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

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

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

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

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading I own she has pride, but it is a pride that never offended any one.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

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

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

not in physical motion

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

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

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I own she has pride, but it is a pride that never offended any one.

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

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

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

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

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

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

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

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Even my dog Beau (you know how fond Beau is of me!) always nestles at her feet when we are at home.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

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

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

at the time that

From this reading Even my dog Beau (you know how fond Beau is of me!) always nestles at her feet when we are at home.

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

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

during the time that

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

which person or people

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

-ing form of “yellow” — turn yellow

From this reading During this conference between these execrable and ravening birds of night and prey, Helen and her boy-lover were thus conversing in the garden; while the autumn sun--for it was in the second week of October-- broke pleasantly through the yellowing leaves of the tranquil shrubs, and the flowers, which should have died with the gone summer, still fresh by tender care, despite the lateness of the season, smiled gratefully as their light footsteps passed.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Yes, Helen," said Percival,--"yes, you will love my mother, for she is one of those people who seem to attract love, as if it were a property belonging to them.