Chapter I

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

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

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From this reading “Come, Alice,” she said, “’tis too fair a day to linger indoors.

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From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

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

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

a line of approach

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

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

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

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

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings

From this reading The butterflies—a little host of them—whirled under the window, and her ladyship smiled.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

cut or trimmed by clipping

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Come, Alice,” she said, “’tis too fair a day to linger indoors.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “Come, Alice,” she said, “’tis too fair a day to linger indoors.

dearly loved

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

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

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

opinion or judgment

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading “Come, Alice,” she said, “’tis too fair a day to linger indoors.

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

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

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

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

adorn with bands of flowers or leaves

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

a young female

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The butterflies—a little host of them—whirled under the window, and her ladyship smiled.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

within a building

From this reading “Come, Alice,” she said, “’tis too fair a day to linger indoors.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading The butterflies—a little host of them—whirled under the window, and her ladyship smiled.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading “Come, Alice,” she said, “’tis too fair a day to linger indoors.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The butterflies—a little host of them—whirled under the window, and her ladyship smiled.

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 At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

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

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

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 At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

in motion

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

not one, and not any

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

through chance

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

plural of “rook” — (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

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

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Come, Alice,” she said, “’tis too fair a day to linger indoors.

censure severely or angrily

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

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

From this reading “Come, Alice,” she said, “’tis too fair a day to linger indoors.

deliver by singing

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The butterflies—a little host of them—whirled under the window, and her ladyship smiled.

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

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

plural of “ten” — the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

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

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading “Come, Alice,” she said, “’tis too fair a day to linger indoors.

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

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Come, Alice,” she said, “’tis too fair a day to linger indoors.

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 At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The butterflies—a little host of them—whirled under the window, and her ladyship smiled.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

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

From this reading At her feet the lawn was close clipped and green; beyond was a garland of many colors, roses by hundreds and tens of hundreds, the warmth and glow of the sun upon them; behind them, the long avenue of limes and beeches, and between the trees vistas of level land with the deer moving to and fro.

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

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

in or at the place that

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading The butterflies—a little host of them—whirled under the window, and her ladyship smiled.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The butterflies—a little host of them—whirled under the window, and her ladyship smiled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “ROSEEN DHU” LADY BETTY shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out on the rose garden of Althorpe.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Bring your lute, girl, and we’ll sing one of those dear Irish ballads where none may hear it, to carp and scold,—none, indeed, but the rooks and butterflies, or perchance the roses.