Chapter VII

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

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading There was something ruffling to temper in the dry, beating breath.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The hardiest of the house-party huddled on the veranda behind the Samoan blinds that snapped in the heavy wind.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading The hardiest of the house-party huddled on the veranda behind the Samoan blinds that snapped in the heavy wind.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading There was something ruffling to temper in the dry, beating breath.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

plural of “chrysanthemum” — the flower of a chrysanthemum plant

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Hammocks were empty, the garden deserted.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

dreamy in mood or nature

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

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

From this reading There was something ruffling to temper in the dry, beating breath.

remove the dust from

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Hammocks were empty, the garden deserted.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Hammocks were empty, the garden deserted.

the act of departing

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

plural of “hammock” — a small natural hill

From this reading Hammocks were empty, the garden deserted.

superlative of “hardy” — having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The hardiest of the house-party huddled on the veranda behind the Samoan blinds that snapped in the heavy wind.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The hardiest of the house-party huddled on the veranda behind the Samoan blinds that snapped in the heavy wind.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

crowded or massed together

From this reading The hardiest of the house-party huddled on the veranda behind the Samoan blinds that snapped in the heavy wind.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

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

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

the middle of the day

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

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

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The hardiest of the house-party huddled on the veranda behind the Samoan blinds that snapped in the heavy wind.

the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

-ing form of “ruffle” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading There was something ruffling to temper in the dry, beating breath.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

a native or inhabitant of the Samoan Islands

From this reading The hardiest of the house-party huddled on the veranda behind the Samoan blinds that snapped in the heavy wind.

of something having the color of a blue sapphire

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading The hardiest of the house-party huddled on the veranda behind the Samoan blinds that snapped in the heavy wind.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There was something ruffling to temper in the dry, beating breath.

a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading There was something ruffling to temper in the dry, beating breath.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The hardiest of the house-party huddled on the veranda behind the Samoan blinds that snapped in the heavy wind.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was something ruffling to temper in the dry, beating breath.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

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

From this reading There was something ruffling to temper in the dry, beating breath.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading The hardiest of the house-party huddled on the veranda behind the Samoan blinds that snapped in the heavy wind.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

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

From this reading Hammocks were empty, the garden deserted.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE HOUSE-PARTY IN THE STORM THE breeze, which at noon had barely rustled the chrysanthemums, an hour later was tossing the pampas plumes across the lawn, and whipping the great sapphire of the sea into broken green and white.

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

From this reading The hardiest of the house-party huddled on the veranda behind the Samoan blinds that snapped in the heavy wind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was not the “trade” blowing in from sea—salt and dreamy with far going—but a land wind driving down through the mountains, stinging with sharp odors of dust and dry leaves—the very dregs of summer.