Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A GRANDFATHER.

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

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The leaves on the trees were thick, so thick that when one looked up it seemed an unbroken roof of green.

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

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

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

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

placed in a grave

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

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

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

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

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

remove the dust from

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

set up or found

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

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

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading A GRANDFATHER.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The leaves on the trees were thick, so thick that when one looked up it seemed an unbroken roof of green.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

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

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

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

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

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

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

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

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

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

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

a narrow way or road

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

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

From this reading The leaves on the trees were thick, so thick that when one looked up it seemed an unbroken roof of green.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

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 grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The leaves on the trees were thick, so thick that when one looked up it seemed an unbroken roof of green.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

held dear

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

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

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The leaves on the trees were thick, so thick that when one looked up it seemed an unbroken roof of green.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The leaves on the trees were thick, so thick that when one looked up it seemed an unbroken roof of green.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The leaves on the trees were thick, so thick that when one looked up it seemed an unbroken roof of green.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

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

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

a light shade of red

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

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

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The leaves on the trees were thick, so thick that when one looked up it seemed an unbroken roof of green.

plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

a small hard fruit

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

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

From this reading The leaves on the trees were thick, so thick that when one looked up it seemed an unbroken roof of green.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

moving slowly

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The leaves on the trees were thick, so thick that when one looked up it seemed an unbroken roof of green.

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

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The leaves on the trees were thick, so thick that when one looked up it seemed an unbroken roof of green.

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

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

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

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

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 The leaves on the trees were thick, so thick that when one looked up it seemed an unbroken roof of green.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

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

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

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 The leaves on the trees were thick, so thick that when one looked up it seemed an unbroken roof of green.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading The leaves on the trees were thick, so thick that when one looked up it seemed an unbroken roof of green.

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

From this reading The leaves on the trees were thick, so thick that when one looked up it seemed an unbroken roof of green.

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

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

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

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

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

at the time that

From this reading It was now three weeks since the day when Gilchrist Harborough came to see Theresa and Polly, three weeks since they told Bill he loved her, almost three weeks since she found out what they meant by love and buried her dream among the tall weeds in the orchard-ditch.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The year had grown older, much older, it was the first maturity of summer; the light was the warmer light of summer, the shadows the slow-moving shadows of summer; the scents, richer, fuller, were the scents of summer,--the pink briar-roses in the hedge, the wreath of honeysuckle from the tree, the hay half cut in the field beyond the lane.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The grass was long in the orchard now, its flowers were covered in seed, brown and yellow and purple dust blowing off at the lightest breath.