Chapter XI

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

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The knoll, humped like a camel’s back, stood out a vivid green against the darker wall of trees behind it.

(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 OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

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

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

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

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The knoll, humped like a camel’s back, stood out a vivid green against the darker wall of trees behind it.

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

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The knoll, humped like a camel’s back, stood out a vivid green against the darker wall of trees behind it.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Far below, the white sand of the cove caught the sun and shone like a pearl, and beyond it was the blue carpet of the sea.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Far below, the white sand of the cove caught the sun and shone like a pearl, and beyond it was the blue carpet of the sea.

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

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

possessive form of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading The knoll, humped like a camel’s back, stood out a vivid green against the darker wall of trees behind it.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Far below, the white sand of the cove caught the sun and shone like a pearl, and beyond it was the blue carpet of the sea.

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

From this reading Far below, the white sand of the cove caught the sun and shone like a pearl, and beyond it was the blue carpet of the sea.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

a small inlet

From this reading Far below, the white sand of the cove caught the sun and shone like a pearl, and beyond it was the blue carpet of the sea.

with the legs crossed

From this reading Morelli sat, cross-legged, on the knoll.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading The knoll, humped like a camel’s back, stood out a vivid green against the darker wall of trees behind it.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Far below, the white sand of the cove caught the sun and shone like a pearl, and beyond it was the blue carpet of the sea.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The knoll, humped like a camel’s back, stood out a vivid green against the darker wall of trees behind it.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column

From this reading The knoll, humped like a camel’s back, stood out a vivid green against the darker wall of trees behind it.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

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

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

a small natural hill

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The knoll, humped like a camel’s back, stood out a vivid green against the darker wall of trees behind it.

without limits in extent or size or quantity

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

become covered with mist

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

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From this reading Morelli sat, cross-legged, on the knoll.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Morelli sat, cross-legged, on the knoll.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The knoll, humped like a camel’s back, stood out a vivid green against the darker wall of trees behind it.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Far below, the white sand of the cove caught the sun and shone like a pearl, and beyond it was the blue carpet of the sea.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Far below, the white sand of the cove caught the sun and shone like a pearl, and beyond it was the blue carpet of the sea.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Morelli sat, cross-legged, on the knoll.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Far below, the white sand of the cove caught the sun and shone like a pearl, and beyond it was the blue carpet of the sea.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Far below, the white sand of the cove caught the sun and shone like a pearl, and beyond it was the blue carpet of the sea.

inflected form of “skip” — bypass

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The knoll, humped like a camel’s back, stood out a vivid green against the darker wall of trees behind it.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

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

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

closely encircling

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

possessing sweep

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

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

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

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

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

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

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The knoll, humped like a camel’s back, stood out a vivid green against the darker wall of trees behind it.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading The heat veiled it, and the blue of the surrounding sky faded into golden shadows near its circle and swept in a vast arc to limitless distance.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading The knoll, humped like a camel’s back, stood out a vivid green against the darker wall of trees behind it.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The knoll, humped like a camel’s back, stood out a vivid green against the darker wall of trees behind it.

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

From this reading Far below, the white sand of the cove caught the sun and shone like a pearl, and beyond it was the blue carpet of the sea.

a Caucasian

From this reading Far below, the white sand of the cove caught the sun and shone like a pearl, and beyond it was the blue carpet of the sea.

which person or people

From this reading OF LOVE—AND THEREFORE TO BE SKIPPED BY ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THE SUBJECT Above the knoll the afternoon sun hung in a golden mist.