Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

(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 The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

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

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

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

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

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

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So still was it, in the farther corners, that there was scarcely a sound but the soft “kourre, kourre!” of the feathered visitors.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

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

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading So still was it, in the farther corners, that there was scarcely a sound but the soft “kourre, kourre!” of the feathered visitors.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

without deviation

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

one or the other of two

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading So still was it, in the farther corners, that there was scarcely a sound but the soft “kourre, kourre!” of the feathered visitors.

adorned with feathers or plumes

From this reading So still was it, in the farther corners, that there was scarcely a sound but the soft “kourre, kourre!” of the feathered visitors.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Only a few windows looked out upon it, and it was a secluded spot where the sun shone and the pigeons flocked.

past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group

From this reading Only a few windows looked out upon it, and it was a secluded spot where the sun shone and the pigeons flocked.

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

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

plural of “geranium” — any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

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

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

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

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

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

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Only a few windows looked out upon it, and it was a secluded spot where the sun shone and the pigeons flocked.

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

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

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

From this reading So still was it, in the farther corners, that there was scarcely a sound but the soft “kourre, kourre!” of the feathered visitors.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

any of numerous cultivated plants of the genus Delphinium

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

immediately past

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

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

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

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

From this reading Only a few windows looked out upon it, and it was a secluded spot where the sun shone and the pigeons flocked.

plural of “loop” — fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

Mediterranean woody annual widely cultivated for its dense terminal spikelike clusters greenish or yellowish white flowers having an intense spicy fragrance

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

out of fashion

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

and nothing more

From this reading Only a few windows looked out upon it, and it was a secluded spot where the sun shone and the pigeons flocked.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Only a few windows looked out upon it, and it was a secluded spot where the sun shone and the pigeons flocked.

past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

plural of “pansy” — large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

a course of conduct

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading Only a few windows looked out upon it, and it was a secluded spot where the sun shone and the pigeons flocked.

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

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

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

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

only a very short time before

From this reading So still was it, in the farther corners, that there was scarcely a sound but the soft “kourre, kourre!” of the feathered visitors.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading Only a few windows looked out upon it, and it was a secluded spot where the sun shone and the pigeons flocked.

possessive form of “september” — the month following August and preceding October

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

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

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Only a few windows looked out upon it, and it was a secluded spot where the sun shone and the pigeons flocked.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So still was it, in the farther corners, that there was scarcely a sound but the soft “kourre, kourre!” of the feathered visitors.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading So still was it, in the farther corners, that there was scarcely a sound but the soft “kourre, kourre!” of the feathered visitors.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading So still was it, in the farther corners, that there was scarcely a sound but the soft “kourre, kourre!” of the feathered visitors.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Only a few windows looked out upon it, and it was a secluded spot where the sun shone and the pigeons flocked.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

not in physical motion

From this reading So still was it, in the farther corners, that there was scarcely a sound but the soft “kourre, kourre!” of the feathered visitors.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

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

From this reading Only a few windows looked out upon it, and it was a secluded spot where the sun shone and the pigeons flocked.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

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

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

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

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

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

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading So still was it, in the farther corners, that there was scarcely a sound but the soft “kourre, kourre!” of the feathered visitors.

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

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

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

From this reading Only a few windows looked out upon it, and it was a secluded spot where the sun shone and the pigeons flocked.

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

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

in or at the place that

From this reading Only a few windows looked out upon it, and it was a secluded spot where the sun shone and the pigeons flocked.

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

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Here Lady Betty walked slowly, her hands behind her, her head a little on one side, as she talked to Clancarty, whom she still knew only as Richard Trevor.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Only a few windows looked out upon it, and it was a secluded spot where the sun shone and the pigeons flocked.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading THE INN GARDEN BETWEEN two vases that overflowed with scarlet geraniums, the worn stone steps of the inn-yard descended directly upon a gravel path in the old garden.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The path—flanked on either side by tall hedges—wound completely around the garden and through the centre, in a kind of true lovers’ knot, in the loops of which were all old-fashioned flowers; pale tea roses—the last of September’s bloom—and mignonette; pansies and rosemary grew there, and the blue of larkspur.