Chapter VI · Natalie Begins Her Planting

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

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

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

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She looked at the clock on the table and could scarcely believe it was but five minutes of five.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading I hope I haven’t overslept,” thought Natalie, as she sat up, wide awake.

a continuing very loud noise

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading She looked at the clock on the table and could scarcely believe it was but five minutes of five.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She looked at the clock on the table and could scarcely believe it was but five minutes of five.

plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading She looked at the clock on the table and could scarcely believe it was but five minutes of five.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She looked at the clock on the table and could scarcely believe it was but five minutes of five.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

having the place or position changed

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading She looked at the clock on the table and could scarcely believe it was but five minutes of five.

your parents

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

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

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

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From this reading I hope I haven’t overslept,” thought Natalie, as she sat up, wide awake.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

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

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

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

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I hope I haven’t overslept,” thought Natalie, as she sat up, wide awake.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I hope I haven’t overslept,” thought Natalie, as she sat up, wide awake.

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

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She looked at the clock on the table and could scarcely believe it was but five minutes of five.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

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

From this reading She looked at the clock on the table and could scarcely believe it was but five minutes of five.

wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

someone who delivers milk

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading She looked at the clock on the table and could scarcely believe it was but five minutes of five.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Oh my!

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From this reading I hope I haven’t overslept,” thought Natalie, as she sat up, wide awake.

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

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

past form of “nest” — inhabit a nest, usually after building

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

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

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

not any; not one

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh my!

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

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

inflected form of “oversleep” — sleep longer than intended

From this reading I hope I haven’t overslept,” thought Natalie, as she sat up, wide awake.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

a state of peace and quiet

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

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

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

affording physical or mental rest

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading I hope I haven’t overslept,” thought Natalie, as she sat up, wide awake.

only a very short time before

From this reading She looked at the clock on the table and could scarcely believe it was but five minutes of five.

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

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

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

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

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

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading She looked at the clock on the table and could scarcely believe it was but five minutes of five.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

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

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I hope I haven’t overslept,” thought Natalie, as she sat up, wide awake.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

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

From this reading I hope I haven’t overslept,” thought Natalie, as she sat up, wide awake.

the act of vibrating

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

plural of “wail” — a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

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

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

at the time that

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.

in or at the place that

From this reading The singing of the birds, nested in the old red maple tree that overshadowed the house on the side where Natalie’s room was, roused her from the most restful sleep she had had in months.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading I hope I haven’t overslept,” thought Natalie, as she sat up, wide awake.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No vibration of electricity such as one constantly hears and feels in the city, no shouting of folks in the streets, no milkman with his reckless banging of cans, no steamboat’s shrieks and wails such as one hears when living on the Drive, disturbed the peace and quietude of the night in the country.