Chapter I

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

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

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

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

although

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

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From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

of or relating to or containing balsam

From this reading The sunshine and the wind of the South were flowing over this scene, and there were fragrant odors and balsamic pungency in every wave.

only a very short time before

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

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

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

confined by bonds

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

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

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The sunshine and the wind of the South were flowing over this scene, and there were fragrant odors and balsamic pungency in every wave.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading The sunshine and the wind of the South were flowing over this scene, and there were fragrant odors and balsamic pungency in every wave.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading The sunshine and the wind of the South were flowing over this scene, and there were fragrant odors and balsamic pungency in every wave.

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From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

in a gradual manner

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

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From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

having no leaves

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

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

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

the common people generally

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

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From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

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

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading The sunshine and the wind of the South were flowing over this scene, and there were fragrant odors and balsamic pungency in every wave.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

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

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

above and across; more than

From this reading The sunshine and the wind of the South were flowing over this scene, and there were fragrant odors and balsamic pungency in every wave.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

wit having a sharp and caustic quality

From this reading The sunshine and the wind of the South were flowing over this scene, and there were fragrant odors and balsamic pungency in every wave.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

possessing material wealth

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

a reddish brown homespun fabric

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

only a very short time before

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The sunshine and the wind of the South were flowing over this scene, and there were fragrant odors and balsamic pungency in every wave.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The sunshine and the wind of the South were flowing over this scene, and there were fragrant odors and balsamic pungency in every wave.

not in physical motion

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

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

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The sunshine and the wind of the South were flowing over this scene, and there were fragrant odors and balsamic pungency in every wave.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The sunshine and the wind of the South were flowing over this scene, and there were fragrant odors and balsamic pungency in every wave.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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

From this reading The sunshine and the wind of the South were flowing over this scene, and there were fragrant odors and balsamic pungency in every wave.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

of the highest quality

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

in the direction of

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

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 On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

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

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

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

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

having a variety of colors

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

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From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

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

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The sunshine and the wind of the South were flowing over this scene, and there were fragrant odors and balsamic pungency in every wave.

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

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

at the time that

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

in or at the place that

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

belonging to which person

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading On the oak trees the leaves still clung in heavy brown, green and russet masses; the hickory forests, though leafless, made bits of tender gray along the lower valley-slopes, whilst high up toward the mountain tops, the billowy wilderness of pines, cedars and chestnut trees added their variegated patch-work that gradually rose and shaded off into the blue of distance.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The sunshine and the wind of the South were flowing over this scene, and there were fragrant odors and balsamic pungency in every wave.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading It was early morning; the sun had barely cleared the highest peaks in the east, and the landscape, albeit a mid-winter one, was wonderfully rich in colors.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Author of "Alice of Old Vincennes" Printed and Bound for the New Amsterdam Book Company, New York City, Anno Domini Mcmi A man stood on the jutting shoulder of a mountain overlooking a long, narrow valley, whose scattering houses and irregular farm-plats, seen through the clear air of that high region, appeared scarcely a gun-shot distant, when in fact they were miles away.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In some places where storms, or the needs of man, had removed the oak woods, a dense, frondous mass of young pines had leaped up with a greenness full of a soft yellow glow.