Chapter XVII

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

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

(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 The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

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

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

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

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

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

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

lacking funds

From this reading "Mr. Murray," Meredith broke out, "that story is not exaggerated?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

put or send forth

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated

From this reading "I must say, Ditto, you read us the most extraordinary variety of stories."

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading "Mr. Murray," Meredith broke out, "that story is not exaggerated?

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading "I must say, Ditto, you read us the most extraordinary variety of stories."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

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

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

plural of “fleck” — a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

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From this reading That was Flora's utterance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

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

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

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

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

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

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

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

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I must say, Ditto, you read us the most extraordinary variety of stories."

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

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

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

From this reading "Mr. Murray," Meredith broke out, "that story is not exaggerated?

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

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

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

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

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "I must say, Ditto, you read us the most extraordinary variety of stories."

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Mr. Murray," Meredith broke out, "that story is not exaggerated?

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading "Mr. Murray," Meredith broke out, "that story is not exaggerated?

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I must say, Ditto, you read us the most extraordinary variety of stories."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Mr. Murray," Meredith broke out, "that story is not exaggerated?

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I must say, Ditto, you read us the most extraordinary variety of stories."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Mr. Murray," Meredith broke out, "that story is not exaggerated?

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "I must say, Ditto, you read us the most extraordinary variety of stories."

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

express in words

From this reading "I must say, Ditto, you read us the most extraordinary variety of stories."

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

toned down

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "I must say, Ditto, you read us the most extraordinary variety of stories."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "Mr. Murray," Meredith broke out, "that story is not exaggerated?

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That was Flora's utterance.

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

From this reading "I must say, Ditto, you read us the most extraordinary variety of stories."

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

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

past form of “transfuse” — impart gradually

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I must say, Ditto, you read us the most extraordinary variety of stories."

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading That was Flora's utterance.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading "I must say, Ditto, you read us the most extraordinary variety of stories."

precisely as stated

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

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

From this reading That was Flora's utterance.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

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

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

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

From this reading Meredith, however, sat looking very gravely into the water, which was rolling its little waves along at his feet far below.

during the time that

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sun had got lower while he had been reading; the lights and colours were changing; shadows fell from the hill-tops and began to lie broad on the river, cast from the western shore; but all softened in the haze, which now was getting in a strange way transfused with light; and a few little flecks of cloud were taking on the most delicate hues.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I must say, Ditto, you read us the most extraordinary variety of stories."