Chapter XXVII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading No further words passed about the discovered postscript.

Having no one else present.

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

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

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

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From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FULVIA'S storm was over, but grey weather remained.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

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From this reading Mr. Carden-Cox was not told.

rid of obstructions

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plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

past form of “dimple” — mark with, or as if with, dimples

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

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

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading No further words passed about the discovered postscript.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

plural of “fallow” — cultivated land that is not seeded for one or more growing seasons

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

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

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

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From this reading FULVIA'S storm was over, but grey weather remained.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading No further words passed about the discovered postscript.

(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings

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of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading FULVIA'S storm was over, but grey weather remained.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

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

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

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

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

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

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

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

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

the sound of laughing

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

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

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of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

used to form the superlative

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Carden-Cox was not told.

not any; not one

From this reading No further words passed about the discovered postscript.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

above and across; more than

From this reading FULVIA'S storm was over, but grey weather remained.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading No further words passed about the discovered postscript.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

participate in games or sport

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

a note appended to a letter after the signature

From this reading No further words passed about the discovered postscript.

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

From this reading FULVIA'S storm was over, but grey weather remained.

appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

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

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading FULVIA'S storm was over, but grey weather remained.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

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

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

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

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mr. Carden-Cox was not told.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

Old World bird having a very long tail that jerks up and down as it walks

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

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

From this reading FULVIA'S storm was over, but grey weather remained.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading FULVIA'S storm was over, but grey weather remained.

at the time that

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

a Caucasian

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading * * * * * * "Though the heart be not attending, Having sorrows of her own, Through the fields and fallows winding, It is sad to walk alone."—JEAN INGELOW.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading IN SUDDEN PERIL "When the dimpled water slippeth, Full of laughter, on its way, And her wing the wagtail dippeth, Running by the brink at play; When the poplar leaves atremble Turn their edges to the light, And the far-up clouds resemble Veils of gauze most clear and white."

the words that are spoken

From this reading No further words passed about the discovered postscript.