Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

(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 moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the other trees, black and mysterious on the hill, a cold wind was moaning.

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

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

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

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Among the other trees, black and mysterious on the hill, a cold wind was moaning.

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

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From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

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From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Among the other trees, black and mysterious on the hill, a cold wind was moaning.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

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From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

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

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

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From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

(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 New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Among the other trees, black and mysterious on the hill, a cold wind was moaning.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

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

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

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From this reading "It's the night wind," Helen murmured.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

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 New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading Among the other trees, black and mysterious on the hill, a cold wind was moaning.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading "It's the night wind," Helen murmured.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Among the other trees, black and mysterious on the hill, a cold wind was moaning.

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

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

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

From this reading "It's the night wind," Helen murmured.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

and nothing more

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Among the other trees, black and mysterious on the hill, a cold wind was moaning.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

with speed

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

cut with a saw

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

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

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

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

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

the season of growth

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

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

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

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

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

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 Among the other trees, black and mysterious on the hill, a cold wind was moaning.

up to a particular time

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.

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

From this reading Among the other trees, black and mysterious on the hill, a cold wind was moaning.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

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

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

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

From this reading Among the other trees, black and mysterious on the hill, a cold wind was moaning.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The moor was inhabited by many winds, and she knew them all, and it was only the night wind that cried among the trees, for, fearless though it seemed, it had a dread of the hours that made it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Making nothing of the laden basket she carried, she went quickly until she drew level with the high fir-wood which stood like a barrier against any encroachment on the moor, then she looked back and saw lights darting out to mark the streets she had left behind, as though a fairy hand illuminated a giant Christmas-tree.

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 New York Harcourt, Brace and Company In the dusk of a spring evening, Helen Caniper walked on the long road from the town.