Chapter XXV

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

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

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

From this reading AND COLLEGE NEXT It was the third May that Rose had been in Farmdale.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AND COLLEGE NEXT It was the third May that Rose had been in Farmdale.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

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

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

a partially opened flower

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

past form of “clash” — crash together with violent impact

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading AND COLLEGE NEXT It was the third May that Rose had been in Farmdale.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “What do you think that is?” she cried.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “What do you think that is?” she cried.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

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

From this reading AND COLLEGE NEXT It was the third May that Rose had been in Farmdale.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Miss Silence glanced up from her sewing machine.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Miss Silence glanced up from her sewing machine.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

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

From this reading AND COLLEGE NEXT It was the third May that Rose had been in Farmdale.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

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

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

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

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

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

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

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

From this reading AND COLLEGE NEXT It was the third May that Rose had been in Farmdale.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

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

From this reading “What do you think that is?” she cried.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AND COLLEGE NEXT It was the third May that Rose had been in Farmdale.

of a pale purple color

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

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 In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Miss Silence glanced up from her sewing machine.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading AND COLLEGE NEXT It was the third May that Rose had been in Farmdale.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Silence glanced up from her sewing machine.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading AND COLLEGE NEXT It was the third May that Rose had been in Farmdale.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

above and across; more than

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

a light shade of red

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading AND COLLEGE NEXT It was the third May that Rose had been in Farmdale.

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

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

reflecting optimism

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

move hurridly

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading Miss Silence glanced up from her sewing machine.

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

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Miss Silence glanced up from her sewing machine.

plural of “spike” — a transient variation in voltage or current

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

moving very fast

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AND COLLEGE NEXT It was the third May that Rose had been in Farmdale.

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

From this reading AND COLLEGE NEXT It was the third May that Rose had been in Farmdale.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “What do you think that is?” she cried.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading AND COLLEGE NEXT It was the third May that Rose had been in Farmdale.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

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

From this reading Miss Silence glanced up from her sewing machine.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

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

From this reading AND COLLEGE NEXT It was the third May that Rose had been in Farmdale.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading In a swift rush Rose came down the walk, the white gate clashed behind her, and she dashed into the house, rosy and breathless with haste, waving a long envelope over her head.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

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

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What do you think that is?” she cried.

a Caucasian

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The turf on the open green was emerald velvet, the orchards were drifts of pink and white, the lilacs by Mrs. Blossom’s gate were lifting spikes of lavender, and shrubs and roses were heavy with the weight of bud or bloom.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What do you think that is?” she cried.