Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

later than; following

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

(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 Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

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

From this reading A bronzed military gentleman, a nurse, and a little girl, occupied the fly, and the gentleman's keen, dark eyes wandered searchingly around.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading A bronzed military gentleman, a nurse, and a little girl, occupied the fly, and the gentleman's keen, dark eyes wandered searchingly around.

a line of approach

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading A bronzed military gentleman, a nurse, and a little girl, occupied the fly, and the gentleman's keen, dark eyes wandered searchingly around.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading Massive and grand, the old house reared its gray head, half overgrown with ivy and climbing roses.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A bronzed military gentleman, a nurse, and a little girl, occupied the fly, and the gentleman's keen, dark eyes wandered searchingly around.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

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

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A bronzed military gentleman, a nurse, and a little girl, occupied the fly, and the gentleman's keen, dark eyes wandered searchingly around.

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From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

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From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

a man of refinement

From this reading A bronzed military gentleman, a nurse, and a little girl, occupied the fly, and the gentleman's keen, dark eyes wandered searchingly around.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading A bronzed military gentleman, a nurse, and a little girl, occupied the fly, and the gentleman's keen, dark eyes wandered searchingly around.

a young female

From this reading A bronzed military gentleman, a nurse, and a little girl, occupied the fly, and the gentleman's keen, dark eyes wandered searchingly around.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Massive and grand, the old house reared its gray head, half overgrown with ivy and climbing roses.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Massive and grand, the old house reared its gray head, half overgrown with ivy and climbing roses.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Massive and grand, the old house reared its gray head, half overgrown with ivy and climbing roses.

an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

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

From this reading Massive and grand, the old house reared its gray head, half overgrown with ivy and climbing roses.

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

From this reading Massive and grand, the old house reared its gray head, half overgrown with ivy and climbing roses.

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

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Massive and grand, the old house reared its gray head, half overgrown with ivy and climbing roses.

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading Massive and grand, the old house reared its gray head, half overgrown with ivy and climbing roses.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading A bronzed military gentleman, a nurse, and a little girl, occupied the fly, and the gentleman's keen, dark eyes wandered searchingly around.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "LITTLE MAY."

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 On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading Massive and grand, the old house reared its gray head, half overgrown with ivy and climbing roses.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "LITTLE MAY."

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading A bronzed military gentleman, a nurse, and a little girl, occupied the fly, and the gentleman's keen, dark eyes wandered searchingly around.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading A bronzed military gentleman, a nurse, and a little girl, occupied the fly, and the gentleman's keen, dark eyes wandered searchingly around.

held or filled or in use

From this reading A bronzed military gentleman, a nurse, and a little girl, occupied the fly, and the gentleman's keen, dark eyes wandered searchingly around.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

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

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

covered with growing plants

From this reading Massive and grand, the old house reared its gray head, half overgrown with ivy and climbing roses.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading Massive and grand, the old house reared its gray head, half overgrown with ivy and climbing roses.

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

From this reading Massive and grand, the old house reared its gray head, half overgrown with ivy and climbing roses.

cut with a saw

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

in a searching manner

From this reading A bronzed military gentleman, a nurse, and a little girl, occupied the fly, and the gentleman's keen, dark eyes wandered searchingly around.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

full of spirit and vitality

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

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

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

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

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

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

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

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

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

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

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

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 Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

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

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading A bronzed military gentleman, a nurse, and a little girl, occupied the fly, and the gentleman's keen, dark eyes wandered searchingly around.

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

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading On the evening of the third day after this interview, a fly from the railway drove up the long, winding avenue leading to the great front entrance of the Thetford mansion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading Swelling meadows, velvety lawns, sloping terraces, waving trees, bright flower-gardens, quaint old fish-ponds, sparkling fountains, a wooded park, with sprightly deer--that was what he saw, all bathed in the golden halo of the summer sunset.