Chapter XIV

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

From this reading The rain drizzling, a constant soft downfall, half of the chilly shower, half of the yellow leaves, going on without intermission.

(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 Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

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

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

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

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

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

From this reading The long avenue at Oakley was as dreary as the damp street of Underhayes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The long avenue at Oakley was as dreary as the damp street of Underhayes.

a line of approach

From this reading The long avenue at Oakley was as dreary as the damp street of Underhayes.

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

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading The rain drizzling, a constant soft downfall, half of the chilly shower, half of the yellow leaves, going on without intermission.

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

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

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 The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

unvarying in nature

From this reading The rain drizzling, a constant soft downfall, half of the chilly shower, half of the yellow leaves, going on without intermission.

slightly wet

From this reading The long avenue at Oakley was as dreary as the damp street of Underhayes.

without the natural or usual covering

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading The rain drizzling, a constant soft downfall, half of the chilly shower, half of the yellow leaves, going on without intermission.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading The long avenue at Oakley was as dreary as the damp street of Underhayes.

(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops

From this reading The rain drizzling, a constant soft downfall, half of the chilly shower, half of the yellow leaves, going on without intermission.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

plural of “flutter” — the act of moving back and forth

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

the act of departing

From this reading The rain drizzling, a constant soft downfall, half of the chilly shower, half of the yellow leaves, going on without intermission.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

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

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The rain drizzling, a constant soft downfall, half of the chilly shower, half of the yellow leaves, going on without intermission.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

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

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

the act of suspending activity temporarily

From this reading The rain drizzling, a constant soft downfall, half of the chilly shower, half of the yellow leaves, going on without intermission.

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

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

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

From this reading The rain drizzling, a constant soft downfall, half of the chilly shower, half of the yellow leaves, going on without intermission.

a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

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 The long avenue at Oakley was as dreary as the damp street of Underhayes.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)

From this reading The long avenue at Oakley was as dreary as the damp street of Underhayes.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The long avenue at Oakley was as dreary as the damp street of Underhayes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The rain drizzling, a constant soft downfall, half of the chilly shower, half of the yellow leaves, going on without intermission.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

referring to or relating to or having the style of architecture created by Andrea Palladio

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The rain drizzling, a constant soft downfall, half of the chilly shower, half of the yellow leaves, going on without intermission.

a reddish brown homespun fabric

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading The rain drizzling, a constant soft downfall, half of the chilly shower, half of the yellow leaves, going on without intermission.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The rain drizzling, a constant soft downfall, half of the chilly shower, half of the yellow leaves, going on without intermission.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

having a supporting base

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

not in physical motion

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The long avenue at Oakley was as dreary as the damp street of Underhayes.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore tree

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

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

From this reading The long avenue at Oakley was as dreary as the damp street of Underhayes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

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

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

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

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

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From this reading The long avenue at Oakley was as dreary as the damp street of Underhayes.

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

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

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

From this reading The long avenue at Oakley was as dreary as the damp street of Underhayes.

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

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading The house itself appeared in glimpses as they drove along, grey and cold with its broad low front stretching along the damp terraces, which were so green with the wet as to put everything out of harmony.

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

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The rain drizzling, a constant soft downfall, half of the chilly shower, half of the yellow leaves, going on without intermission.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The neighbourhood was proud of Oakley Hall, which was said to be pure Italian, Palladian, or something finer still if there is any finer word.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Here and there one of the great oaks from which the place had its name, stood up all russet and solid, with the dry leaves clinging to its branches; here were feeble flutters of denuded sycamore and lime, there elms standing up in a forlorn faded greenness, all rusty, shabby, ragged, their year’s clothing worn out.

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

From this reading The rain drizzling, a constant soft downfall, half of the chilly shower, half of the yellow leaves, going on without intermission.