Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

(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 All day long, and through the major portion of the night, the frogs continued to whistle in the marshes and along the river's edges.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Even the most backward among the trees had commenced to unfold their buds.

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

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

a light shade of blue

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading Even the most backward among the trees had commenced to unfold their buds.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

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

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading Even the most backward among the trees had commenced to unfold their buds.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Even the most backward among the trees had commenced to unfold their buds.

without stop or interruption

From this reading All day long, and through the major portion of the night, the frogs continued to whistle in the marshes and along the river's edges.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All day long, and through the major portion of the night, the frogs continued to whistle in the marshes and along the river's edges.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

from or at a distance

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading All day long, and through the major portion of the night, the frogs continued to whistle in the marshes and along the river's edges.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the most backward among the trees had commenced to unfold their buds.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

in a free manner

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading All day long, and through the major portion of the night, the frogs continued to whistle in the marshes and along the river's edges.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

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From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

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

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

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

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

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From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

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

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

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 All day long, and through the major portion of the night, the frogs continued to whistle in the marshes and along the river's edges.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading All day long, and through the major portion of the night, the frogs continued to whistle in the marshes and along the river's edges.

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 Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading All day long, and through the major portion of the night, the frogs continued to whistle in the marshes and along the river's edges.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

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

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Even the most backward among the trees had commenced to unfold their buds.

very recently

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

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

From this reading All day long, and through the major portion of the night, the frogs continued to whistle in the marshes and along the river's edges.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading All day long, and through the major portion of the night, the frogs continued to whistle in the marshes and along the river's edges.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

in a tumultuous and riotous manner

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading All day long, and through the major portion of the night, the frogs continued to whistle in the marshes and along the river's edges.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

the season of growth

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

not in physical motion

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

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

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

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

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

possessing sweep

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

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

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Even the most backward among the trees had commenced to unfold their buds.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

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

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

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 Even the most backward among the trees had commenced to unfold their buds.

develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading Even the most backward among the trees had commenced to unfold their buds.

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

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

having passed out of existence

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

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

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

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

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

in or at the place that

From this reading The land was riotously green; through the heart of it wandered the river, newly released, a streak of azure, or of gilded splendour where smitten by the sun.

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

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.

make whistling sounds

From this reading All day long, and through the major portion of the night, the frogs continued to whistle in the marshes and along the river's edges.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD The sun was shining down; the spring rains had ceased; within less than a month winter had vanished, and summer had swept through Keewatin with a burst of gladness.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading Although its waters were running freely, many memories of the frozen quiet still remained in the shape of ice piled up along its banks, sometimes to the height of fifteen feet, and of snow in the more shady hollows of the forest, which glimmered distantly between leaves and branches hinting at secret woodland lakes.