Chapter III

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY'S HEART IS CLAIMED BY CUPID AS A TARGET, AND HOW MONA STOOPS TO CONQUER.

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

From this reading The air is growing brisker, the flowers bear no new buds.

(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 More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

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

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

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY'S HEART IS CLAIMED BY CUPID AS A TARGET, AND HOW MONA STOOPS TO CONQUER.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

plural of “basin” — a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading Great cascades of water are rushing from the high hills, tumbling, hurrying, with their own melodious music, into the rocky basins that kind nature has built to receive them.

have

From this reading The air is growing brisker, the flowers bear no new buds.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

comparative of “brisk” — quick and energetic

From this reading The air is growing brisker, the flowers bear no new buds.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading The air is growing brisker, the flowers bear no new buds.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Great cascades of water are rushing from the high hills, tumbling, hurrying, with their own melodious music, into the rocky basins that kind nature has built to receive them.

showing who or what does the action

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a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range

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past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY'S HEART IS CLAIMED BY CUPID AS A TARGET, AND HOW MONA STOOPS TO CONQUER.

bring under control by force or authority

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(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

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the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It is ten days later.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The air is growing brisker, the flowers bear no new buds.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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

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(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The air is growing brisker, the flowers bear no new buds.

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

From this reading Great cascades of water are rushing from the high hills, tumbling, hurrying, with their own melodious music, into the rocky basins that kind nature has built to receive them.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY'S HEART IS CLAIMED BY CUPID AS A TARGET, AND HOW MONA STOOPS TO CONQUER.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Great cascades of water are rushing from the high hills, tumbling, hurrying, with their own melodious music, into the rocky basins that kind nature has built to receive them.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Great cascades of water are rushing from the high hills, tumbling, hurrying, with their own melodious music, into the rocky basins that kind nature has built to receive them.

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moving with great haste

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moving to the inside of something

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY'S HEART IS CLAIMED BY CUPID AS A TARGET, AND HOW MONA STOOPS TO CONQUER.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is ten days later.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

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immediately past

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It is ten days later.

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

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune

From this reading Great cascades of water are rushing from the high hills, tumbling, hurrying, with their own melodious music, into the rocky basins that kind nature has built to receive them.

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY'S HEART IS CLAIMED BY CUPID AS A TARGET, AND HOW MONA STOOPS TO CONQUER.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Great cascades of water are rushing from the high hills, tumbling, hurrying, with their own melodious music, into the rocky basins that kind nature has built to receive them.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Great cascades of water are rushing from the high hills, tumbling, hurrying, with their own melodious music, into the rocky basins that kind nature has built to receive them.

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

From this reading The air is growing brisker, the flowers bear no new buds.

not any; not one

From this reading The air is growing brisker, the flowers bear no new buds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Great cascades of water are rushing from the high hills, tumbling, hurrying, with their own melodious music, into the rocky basins that kind nature has built to receive them.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Great cascades of water are rushing from the high hills, tumbling, hurrying, with their own melodious music, into the rocky basins that kind nature has built to receive them.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Great cascades of water are rushing from the high hills, tumbling, hurrying, with their own melodious music, into the rocky basins that kind nature has built to receive them.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Great cascades of water are rushing from the high hills, tumbling, hurrying, with their own melodious music, into the rocky basins that kind nature has built to receive them.

plural of “stoop” — an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward

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a reference point to shoot at

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY'S HEART IS CLAIMED BY CUPID AS A TARGET, AND HOW MONA STOOPS TO CONQUER.

express in words

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It is ten days later.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

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

From this reading The air is growing brisker, the flowers bear no new buds.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY'S HEART IS CLAIMED BY CUPID AS A TARGET, AND HOW MONA STOOPS TO CONQUER.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

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 More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.

the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

From this reading Great cascades of water are rushing from the high hills, tumbling, hurrying, with their own melodious music, into the rocky basins that kind nature has built to receive them.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Great cascades of water are rushing from the high hills, tumbling, hurrying, with their own melodious music, into the rocky basins that kind nature has built to receive them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Great cascades of water are rushing from the high hills, tumbling, hurrying, with their own melodious music, into the rocky basins that kind nature has built to receive them.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading More leaves are falling on the woodland paths, and the trees are throwing out their last bright autumn tints of red and brown and richest orange, that tell all too plainly of the death that lies before them.