Chapter XI

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

From this reading Never had there been known a more perfect July.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE LAST GRAINS IN THE SAND-GLASS That month fled all too fast away.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The scarlet poppies overleaped the corn already yellowing on the sandier knowes.

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

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

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

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE LAST GRAINS IN THE SAND-GLASS That month fled all too fast away.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Never had there been known a more perfect July.

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

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

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading The scarlet poppies overleaped the corn already yellowing on the sandier knowes.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

the organ of sight

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading THE LAST GRAINS IN THE SAND-GLASS That month fled all too fast away.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading THE LAST GRAINS IN THE SAND-GLASS That month fled all too fast away.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

set up or found

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

a district in southwestern Scotland

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

plural of “grain” — a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading THE LAST GRAINS IN THE SAND-GLASS That month fled all too fast away.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

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

From this reading Never had there been known a more perfect July.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

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

From this reading THE LAST GRAINS IN THE SAND-GLASS That month fled all too fast away.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Never had there been known a more perfect July.

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From this reading The scarlet poppies overleaped the corn already yellowing on the sandier knowes.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Never had there been known a more perfect July.

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST GRAINS IN THE SAND-GLASS That month fled all too fast away.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

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From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

used in combination to denote the middle

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE LAST GRAINS IN THE SAND-GLASS That month fled all too fast away.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Never had there been known a more perfect July.

plural of “mower” — garden tool for mowing grass on lawns

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had there been known a more perfect July.

plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The scarlet poppies overleaped the corn already yellowing on the sandier knowes.

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From this reading The scarlet poppies overleaped the corn already yellowing on the sandier knowes.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Never had there been known a more perfect July.

plural of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading The scarlet poppies overleaped the corn already yellowing on the sandier knowes.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

on the contrary

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

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From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

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

From this reading THE LAST GRAINS IN THE SAND-GLASS That month fled all too fast away.

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

From this reading The scarlet poppies overleaped the corn already yellowing on the sandier knowes.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading The scarlet poppies overleaped the corn already yellowing on the sandier knowes.

the act of searching for something

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

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

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE LAST GRAINS IN THE SAND-GLASS That month fled all too fast away.

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

From this reading THE LAST GRAINS IN THE SAND-GLASS That month fled all too fast away.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Never had there been known a more perfect July.

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

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

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

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE LAST GRAINS IN THE SAND-GLASS That month fled all too fast away.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

under normal conditions

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

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

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

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

From this reading Deep and lush grew the meadow-grass in which the Thrieve mowers, seeking far and near winter forage for the horses of Sholto’s guard, found (sometimes to their cost) the wild bees’ honey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The hills in the mid distance began to turn a ruddier purple, as the heather flushed for that more glorious harvest of the eye, which usually in Galloway comes rather with the oats than with the meadow hay.

-ing form of “yellow” — turn yellow

From this reading The scarlet poppies overleaped the corn already yellowing on the sandier knowes.