Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

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From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

divisible by two

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

destroyed or killed

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

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

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

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

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

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

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

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

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

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

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

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

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

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

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

domestic swine

From this reading ROAST PIG.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

cook with dry heat, usually in an oven

From this reading ROAST PIG.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

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

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

not in physical motion

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

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

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

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 The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

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

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barclay seemed to have entirely regained her usual composure and even her usual spirits, which indeed were never high.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The winter evening was falling grey, and the grey was growing dark; and there was something in the dusky stillness, and soft, half-defined lines of the landscape, with the sharp, crisp air, which suited the mood of both ladies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She said she enjoyed the walk, which she and Lois took in company, Madge having gone with her grandmother and Charity in Mrs. Marx's waggon.

but in spite of that

From this reading The stars were not visible yet; the western horizon had still a glow left from the sunset; and houses and trees stood like dark solemn ghosts along the way before the end of the walk was reached.