Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

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

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

(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 Snap is the only individual who has passed away at Woodford Cottage; in all things else there has been an increase, not a decrease.

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

From this reading Altogether, the garden is changed for the better.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

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

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

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

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Snap is the only individual who has passed away at Woodford Cottage; in all things else there has been an increase, not a decrease.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The peaches and nectarines cover two walls instead of one, and the clematis has mounted in white virgin beauty even to the roof.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Snap is the only individual who has passed away at Woodford Cottage; in all things else there has been an increase, not a decrease.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Altogether, the garden is changed for the better.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Altogether, the garden is changed for the better.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers

From this reading The peaches and nectarines cover two walls instead of one, and the clematis has mounted in white virgin beauty even to the roof.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading The peaches and nectarines cover two walls instead of one, and the clematis has mounted in white virgin beauty even to the roof.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading Snap is the only individual who has passed away at Woodford Cottage; in all things else there has been an increase, not a decrease.

well in the past; former

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

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 Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

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

From this reading Snap is the only individual who has passed away at Woodford Cottage; in all things else there has been an increase, not a decrease.

earnest or urgent request

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

divisible by two

From this reading The peaches and nectarines cover two walls instead of one, and the clematis has mounted in white virgin beauty even to the roof.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Altogether, the garden is changed for the better.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Altogether, the garden is changed for the better.

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

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

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

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

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

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Snap is the only individual who has passed away at Woodford Cottage; in all things else there has been an increase, not a decrease.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Snap is the only individual who has passed away at Woodford Cottage; in all things else there has been an increase, not a decrease.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading The peaches and nectarines cover two walls instead of one, and the clematis has mounted in white virgin beauty even to the roof.

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

From this reading Snap is the only individual who has passed away at Woodford Cottage; in all things else there has been an increase, not a decrease.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

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

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

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

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

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

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading The peaches and nectarines cover two walls instead of one, and the clematis has mounted in white virgin beauty even to the roof.

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

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

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

From this reading The peaches and nectarines cover two walls instead of one, and the clematis has mounted in white virgin beauty even to the roof.

not any; not one

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Snap is the only individual who has passed away at Woodford Cottage; in all things else there has been an increase, not a decrease.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

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

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The peaches and nectarines cover two walls instead of one, and the clematis has mounted in white virgin beauty even to the roof.

and nothing more

From this reading Snap is the only individual who has passed away at Woodford Cottage; in all things else there has been an increase, not a decrease.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Snap is the only individual who has passed away at Woodford Cottage; in all things else there has been an increase, not a decrease.

plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions

From this reading The peaches and nectarines cover two walls instead of one, and the clematis has mounted in white virgin beauty even to the roof.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The peaches and nectarines cover two walls instead of one, and the clematis has mounted in white virgin beauty even to the roof.

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

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Snap is the only individual who has passed away at Woodford Cottage; in all things else there has been an increase, not a decrease.

-ing form of “snarl” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

plural of “snarl” — a vicious angry growl

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

not in physical motion

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

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

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

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

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Snap is the only individual who has passed away at Woodford Cottage; in all things else there has been an increase, not a decrease.

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

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

a stone that is used to mark a grave

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

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

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.

precisely as stated

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

a person who has never had sex

From this reading The peaches and nectarines cover two walls instead of one, and the clematis has mounted in white virgin beauty even to the roof.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The peaches and nectarines cover two walls instead of one, and the clematis has mounted in white virgin beauty even to the roof.

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

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

a Caucasian

From this reading The peaches and nectarines cover two walls instead of one, and the clematis has mounted in white virgin beauty even to the roof.

which person or people

From this reading Snap is the only individual who has passed away at Woodford Cottage; in all things else there has been an increase, not a decrease.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Between him and the upper air are two feet of earth, together with an elegant canine tombstone, on which Miss Rothesay, by the entreaty of the disconsolate Meliora, has modelled in clay a very good likeness of the departed.

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

From this reading Seven summers more the grand old mulberry-tree at Woodford Cottage has borne leaf, flower, and fruit; the old dog that used to lie snarling under its branches, lies there still, but snarls no more.