Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

a mountain range in northeastern New York State; a popular resort area

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

matters of personal concern

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

later than; following

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

(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 Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

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

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

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

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

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

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

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

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623)

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

make calm or still

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

without care or concern

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

giving a Christian name at baptism

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

equality of distribution

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

a social unit living together

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

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

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

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

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

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

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

plural of “interlude” — an intervening period or episode

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

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

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

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

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

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

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

the literary culture

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

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

From this reading In stories we want events, not lingerings.

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

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

calm by deception

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

having the properties of medicine

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

absolutely essential

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

and nothing more

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

above and across; more than

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

an amount of time

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

the plateau between the coastal plain and the Appalachian Mountains: parts of Virginia and North and South Carolina and Georgia and Alabama

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

a Powhatan woman (the daughter of Powhatan) who befriended the English at Jamestown and is said to have saved Captain John Smith's life (1595-1617)

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

with low volume

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

inflected form of “skip” — bypass

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

not in physical motion

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

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 In stories we want events, not lingerings.

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 There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

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

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

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

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

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

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

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

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

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

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

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

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Grateful are these interludes, and necessary for the preservation of true equipoise, but they are not interesting, and in novels all description of them is carelessly skipped over.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

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

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading In stories we want events, not lingerings.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In stories we want events, not lingerings.

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

From this reading In August, Pocahontas and her mother went for a month to Piedmont, Virginia, to try the medicinal waters for the latter's rheumatism, and after their return home, Berkeley took a holiday and ran up to the Adirondacks to see Blanche.

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

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.

at the time that

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

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

From this reading There comes a time in human affairs, whether of nations or individuals, when a dull exhausted calm appears to fall upon them--a period of repose, a lull after the excitement of hurried events, a pause in which to draw breath for the renewal of the story.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The summer passed quietly for the family at Lanarth, broken only by the usual social happenings, visits from the "Byrd girls," as they were still called, with their husbands and little ones; a marriage, a christening, letters from Jim and Susie, and measles among the little Garnetts.