Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading For in these hot afternoon hours the forest assuredly does slumber.

(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 It must have been nearly impassable in winter; but now, in midsummer, it was all the brighter and really romantic.

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

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

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

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

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

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

without a doubt

From this reading For in these hot afternoon hours the forest assuredly does slumber.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

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

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

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

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It must have been nearly impassable in winter; but now, in midsummer, it was all the brighter and really romantic.

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

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It must have been nearly impassable in winter; but now, in midsummer, it was all the brighter and really romantic.

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

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It must have been nearly impassable in winter; but now, in midsummer, it was all the brighter and really romantic.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

move deeply

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

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

From this reading For in these hot afternoon hours the forest assuredly does slumber.

one or the other of two

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

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

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For in these hot afternoon hours the forest assuredly does slumber.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

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

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It must have been nearly impassable in winter; but now, in midsummer, it was all the brighter and really romantic.

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

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

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

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading For in these hot afternoon hours the forest assuredly does slumber.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading For in these hot afternoon hours the forest assuredly does slumber.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

incapable of being passed

From this reading It must have been nearly impassable in winter; but now, in midsummer, it was all the brighter and really romantic.

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

From this reading It must have been nearly impassable in winter; but now, in midsummer, it was all the brighter and really romantic.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It must have been nearly impassable in winter; but now, in midsummer, it was all the brighter and really romantic.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

deprived of life; no longer living

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

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

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

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 ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

in a joyous manner

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading It must have been nearly impassable in winter; but now, in midsummer, it was all the brighter and really romantic.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must have been nearly impassable in winter; but now, in midsummer, it was all the brighter and really romantic.

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

From this reading It must have been nearly impassable in winter; but now, in midsummer, it was all the brighter and really romantic.

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

From this reading It must have been nearly impassable in winter; but now, in midsummer, it was all the brighter and really romantic.

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

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

a course of conduct

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It must have been nearly impassable in winter; but now, in midsummer, it was all the brighter and really romantic.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading It must have been nearly impassable in winter; but now, in midsummer, it was all the brighter and really romantic.

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

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading For in these hot afternoon hours the forest assuredly does slumber.

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

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

not in physical motion

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

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

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

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

From this reading For in these hot afternoon hours the forest assuredly does slumber.

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

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

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

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

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

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

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

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.

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

From this reading The forest path, on which Oswald was walking merrily, seemed to be little frequented by foot-passengers, and still less by vehicles.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading The farther Oswald penetrated into this leafy wilderness the quieter the forest became, so quiet and almost lifeless that he stopped the song which he had begun in his joyous happiness, as if he feared to disturb the forest in its slumbers.

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

From this reading It must have been nearly impassable in winter; but now, in midsummer, it was all the brighter and really romantic.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The ditches on either side were badly kept, and every now and then the grass and the broad plantain would creep all the way across from side to side, and in many places the tall beeches and old oak-trees formed a dense canopy overhead.