Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Morning, like a white flower with a heart of gold, opened in the east.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

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

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

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

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

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From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

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

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

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

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.

the first light of day

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Morning, like a white flower with a heart of gold, opened in the east.

divisible by two

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.

ludicrously odd

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Morning, like a white flower with a heart of gold, opened in the east.

coins made of gold

From this reading Morning, like a white flower with a heart of gold, opened in the east.

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

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

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

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Morning, like a white flower with a heart of gold, opened in the east.

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

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.

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

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Morning, like a white flower with a heart of gold, opened in the east.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.

past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

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

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Morning, like a white flower with a heart of gold, opened in the east.

being or made softer or less loud or clear

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

easily agitated

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Morning, like a white flower with a heart of gold, opened in the east.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Morning, like a white flower with a heart of gold, opened in the east.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

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

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.

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

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.

with low volume

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

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

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

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

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

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

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

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

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

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

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

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 Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.

a state of depression

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

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

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

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

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

in or at the place that

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

during the time that

From this reading Shafts of light—the sun’s gold-tipped arrows—quivered on the distant hills, while the vapors, smokelike and fantastic, floated along the level lands and the trees loomed spectre-like.

a Caucasian

From this reading Morning, like a white flower with a heart of gold, opened in the east.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

but in spite of that

From this reading LADY BETTY TAKES THE FIELD THE sun had not yet risen: earth and sky were softly gray and brown, with green where the meadows lay, and purple in the shadows.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was chilly, too, with the chill of dawn in the early autumn, and Lord Clancarty and young Mackie were muffled in their cloaks as they walked across the fields together.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading The Irishman was smiling, in his usual daring fashion, but the younger man was sober and even nervous as he listened to him.