Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was no monotony about the seasons.

later than; following

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

anew

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

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

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

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

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

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

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

dearly loved

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

like down or as soft as down

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

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

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading This was the joy of living in New England.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

like down or as soft as down

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

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

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

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

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

emerged from an egg

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

plural of “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 After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

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From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

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

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

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

From this reading This was the joy of living in New England.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading This was the joy of living in New England.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading This was the joy of living in New England.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading There was no monotony about the seasons.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading This was the joy of living in New England.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no monotony about the seasons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was the joy of living in New England.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

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

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

above and across; more than

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

possessive form of “owen” — Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

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

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

Identical; not different.

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading There was no monotony about the seasons.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

in the near future

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

the season of growth

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

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

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

in or at that place or location

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

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

From this reading This was the joy of living in New England.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

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

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

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

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

having passed out of existence

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

precisely as stated

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading And if other springs had been delightful, this was so thrilling Peggy wanted to dance and shout with joy--for her own dearly beloved Henrietta Cox was sitting on a dozen eggs, and one day some downy, fluffy chickens were hatched out.

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

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

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

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

at the time that

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

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

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After a winter with banks and banks of snow, and coasting enough to satisfy one's wildest dreams, the snow vanished; and the brown earth soon became ready for planting; the same miracle began again, of green points poking their heads up to the light.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading GRANDMOTHER OWEN'S VISIT There were other great storms before the winter was over, and spring was very late that year, but when it did come it seemed to the children as if the world had never been so beautiful.