Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

in addition

From this reading The trees surrounding them were also of gold, being beautifully engraved with many attractive designs and set with rows of brilliant diamonds.

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

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

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

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading The trees surrounding them were also of gold, being beautifully engraved with many attractive designs and set with rows of brilliant diamonds.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading The trees surrounding them were also of gold, being beautifully engraved with many attractive designs and set with rows of brilliant diamonds.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The trees surrounding them were also of gold, being beautifully engraved with many attractive designs and set with rows of brilliant diamonds.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

cause to be bored

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The floor was of polished gold, and so bright that as they stood upon it they saw their forms reflected as in a mirror.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The trees surrounding them were also of gold, being beautifully engraved with many attractive designs and set with rows of brilliant diamonds.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

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

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

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

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

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

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading The trees surrounding them were also of gold, being beautifully engraved with many attractive designs and set with rows of brilliant diamonds.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The trees surrounding them were also of gold, being beautifully engraved with many attractive designs and set with rows of brilliant diamonds.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

cut or impressed into a surface

From this reading The trees surrounding them were also of gold, being beautifully engraved with many attractive designs and set with rows of brilliant diamonds.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The floor was of polished gold, and so bright that as they stood upon it they saw their forms reflected as in a mirror.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The floor was of polished gold, and so bright that as they stood upon it they saw their forms reflected as in a mirror.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

coins made of gold

From this reading The floor was of polished gold, and so bright that as they stood upon it they saw their forms reflected as in a mirror.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

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

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

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

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

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

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

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

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

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

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The trees surrounding them were also of gold, being beautifully engraved with many attractive designs and set with rows of brilliant diamonds.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading The floor was of polished gold, and so bright that as they stood upon it they saw their forms reflected as in a mirror.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

being perceived or observed

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

on one occasion

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

and nothing more

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

go across or through

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading The floor was of polished gold, and so bright that as they stood upon it they saw their forms reflected as in a mirror.

in the near future

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The floor was of polished gold, and so bright that as they stood upon it they saw their forms reflected as in a mirror.

-ing form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The trees surrounding them were also of gold, being beautifully engraved with many attractive designs and set with rows of brilliant diamonds.

cut with a saw

From this reading The floor was of polished gold, and so bright that as they stood upon it they saw their forms reflected as in a mirror.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The trees surrounding them were also of gold, being beautifully engraved with many attractive designs and set with rows of brilliant diamonds.

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 The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

having a supporting base

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The floor was of polished gold, and so bright that as they stood upon it they saw their forms reflected as in a mirror.

closely encircling

From this reading The trees surrounding them were also of gold, being beautifully engraved with many attractive designs and set with rows of brilliant diamonds.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

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

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The floor was of polished gold, and so bright that as they stood upon it they saw their forms reflected as in a mirror.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The trees surrounding them were also of gold, being beautifully engraved with many attractive designs and set with rows of brilliant diamonds.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

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

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

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

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

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

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

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

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

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 So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The floor was of polished gold, and so bright that as they stood upon it they saw their forms reflected as in a mirror.

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

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So he led the way and presently they entered a thicker grove of trees than any they had before noticed.

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

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

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

From this reading The trunks were so close together that the birds could only pass between then in single file, but as they proceeded in this fashion it was not long before they came to a circular space which the child-lark knew at once must be the Gleaming Glade.

any one of a set, it does not matter which

From this reading The leaves of the trees, however, were of burnished silver, and bore so high a gloss that each one served as a looking-glass, reproducing the images of those standing in the glade thousands of times, whichever way they chanced to turn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The trees surrounding them were also of gold, being beautifully engraved with many attractive designs and set with rows of brilliant diamonds.