Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

inflected form of “abut” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

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

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

for a short time

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before him stretched the wide road, a silver causeway fretted with shadows, a silent road where nothing moved save himself.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

next to; at the side of

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

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

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

provide with a causeway

From this reading Before him stretched the wide road, a silver causeway fretted with shadows, a silent road where nothing moved save himself.

past form of “chime” — emit a sound

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

free from clouds

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

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

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

the first light of day

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

wet with dew

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

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

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

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

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

set up or found

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

having frets

From this reading Before him stretched the wide road, a silver causeway fretted with shadows, a silent road where nothing moved save himself.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

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

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

listen; used mostly in the imperative

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

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

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

not accessible to view

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

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

From this reading Before him stretched the wide road, a silver causeway fretted with shadows, a silent road where nothing moved save himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Before him stretched the wide road, a silver causeway fretted with shadows, a silent road where nothing moved save himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

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

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

-ing form of “joy” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

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

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Before him stretched the wide road, a silver causeway fretted with shadows, a silent road where nothing moved save himself.

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Before him stretched the wide road, a silver causeway fretted with shadows, a silent road where nothing moved save himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

a state of peace and quiet

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

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

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Before him stretched the wide road, a silver causeway fretted with shadows, a silent road where nothing moved save himself.

marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

except for; apart from

From this reading Before him stretched the wide road, a silver causeway fretted with shadows, a silent road where nothing moved save himself.

plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Before him stretched the wide road, a silver causeway fretted with shadows, a silent road where nothing moved save himself.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Before him stretched the wide road, a silver causeway fretted with shadows, a silent road where nothing moved save himself.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Before him stretched the wide road, a silver causeway fretted with shadows, a silent road where nothing moved save himself.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

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

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

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

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Before him stretched the wide road, a silver causeway fretted with shadows, a silent road where nothing moved save himself.

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

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

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

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

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

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

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

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading In this place of light and shadow a nightingale poured forth his liquid notes rilling the leafy mysteries with ecstatic song; here the Major paused and setting his back to a tree, stood awhile to hearken, lost in a profound reverie.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

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

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

up to a particular time

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

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

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

precisely as stated

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Thus, joying in the beauty of the night, Major d'Arcy walked slowly and took a roundabout course, and a distant clock chimed the hour of one as he found himself traversing a small copse that abutted on his own property.

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

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

in or at the place that

From this reading Before him stretched the wide road, a silver causeway fretted with shadows, a silent road where nothing moved save himself.

which person or people

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

belonging to which person

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Before him stretched the wide road, a silver causeway fretted with shadows, a silent road where nothing moved save himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DESCRIBING SOMETHING OF COQUETRY AND A DAWN It was a glorious summer night, the moon riding high in a cloudless heaven, a night full of a tranquil quietude and filled with the thousand scents of dewy earth.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading And into this little wood came two who walked very close together and spoke in rapt murmurs; near they came and nearer until the Major started and looking up beheld a woman who wore a blue cloak and whose face, hidden beneath her hood, was turned up to the eager face of him who went beside her.