Chapter V

plural of “acorn” — fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

(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 BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

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

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

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

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

completely unclothed

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading They crackle and rustle when the wind blows through them.

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

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading These oak leaves are brown and stiff and leathery.

plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

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

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now all is changed.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading But now all is changed.

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

make a crackling sound

From this reading They crackle and rustle when the wind blows through them.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

the act of retaining something

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

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

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

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

From this reading But now all is changed.

resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable

From this reading These oak leaves are brown and stiff and leathery.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

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

From this reading But now all is changed.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

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

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

very irritable

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

make a dry crackling sound

From this reading They crackle and rustle when the wind blows through them.

except for; apart from

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

an educational institution

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

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

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading These oak leaves are brown and stiff and leathery.

not in physical motion

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

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

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They crackle and rustle when the wind blows through them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

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

From this reading They crackle and rustle when the wind blows through them.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They crackle and rustle when the wind blows through them.

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

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

plural of “walnut” — nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

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

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

at the time that

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

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

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.

during the time that

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading They crackle and rustle when the wind blows through them.

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

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BUDS IN WINTER When school opened in September, all the trees were covered with leaves; and some of these trees were bent with their burden of pears and apples and peaches, while others were hung with prickly chestnut burrs or with acorns or walnuts.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The woods look gray and bare; for nearly all the leaves have fallen save those of the oak, which are still holding fast to the branches.