Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading A VISITOR.

later than; following

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

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

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

(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 There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

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

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading Lois had gathered in her pears, and was garnering her apples.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

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

From this reading One fair day in October, Mrs. Barclay, wanting to speak with Lois, was directed to the garden and sought her there.

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

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

calm and unruffled self-assurance

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading One fair day in October, Mrs. Barclay, wanting to speak with Lois, was directed to the garden and sought her there.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

take in solid food

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading One fair day in October, Mrs. Barclay, wanting to speak with Lois, was directed to the garden and sought her there.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

-ing form of “garner” — acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions

From this reading Lois had gathered in her pears, and was garnering her apples.

brought together in one place

From this reading Lois had gathered in her pears, and was garnering her apples.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

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

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

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

From this reading Lois had gathered in her pears, and was garnering her apples.

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

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

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

From this reading Lois had gathered in her pears, and was garnering her apples.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

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

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading One fair day in October, Mrs. Barclay, wanting to speak with Lois, was directed to the garden and sought her there.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading One fair day in October, Mrs. Barclay, wanting to speak with Lois, was directed to the garden and sought her there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

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

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One fair day in October, Mrs. Barclay, wanting to speak with Lois, was directed to the garden and sought her there.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

above and across; more than

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties

From this reading Lois had gathered in her pears, and was garnering her apples.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

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

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

that is looked for

From this reading One fair day in October, Mrs. Barclay, wanting to speak with Lois, was directed to the garden and sought her there.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

express in speech

From this reading One fair day in October, Mrs. Barclay, wanting to speak with Lois, was directed to the garden and sought her there.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

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

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

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

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

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 There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

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

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

up to a particular time

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

precisely as stated

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

someone who visits

From this reading A VISITOR.

nonexistent

From this reading One fair day in October, Mrs. Barclay, wanting to speak with Lois, was directed to the garden and sought her there.

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

From this reading Lois had gathered in her pears, and was garnering her apples.

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

From this reading After that summer day, the time sped on smoothly at Shampuashuh; until the autumn coolness had replaced the heat of the dog days, and hay harvest and grain harvest were long over, and there began to be a suspicion of frost in the air.

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

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

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

From this reading There were two or three famous apple trees in the Lothrop old garden, the fruit of which kept sound and sweet all through the winter, and was very good to eat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One fair day in October, Mrs. Barclay, wanting to speak with Lois, was directed to the garden and sought her there.