Chapter XXV · At the Old Red Mill Again

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

From this reading Montana, and the herds of cattle, and the vast cañons and far-stretching plains, would be but a memory to them hereafter.

later than; following

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

(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 Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

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

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading They had arrived the night before.

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

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading For the Briarwood Hall girls were back from their sojourn at Silver Ranch.

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

From this reading Montana, and the herds of cattle, and the vast cañons and far-stretching plains, would be but a memory to them hereafter.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They had arrived the night before.

wood from the hard woody root of the briar Erica arborea; used to make tobacco pipes

From this reading For the Briarwood Hall girls were back from their sojourn at Silver Ranch.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Montana, and the herds of cattle, and the vast cañons and far-stretching plains, would be but a memory to them hereafter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Montana, and the herds of cattle, and the vast cañons and far-stretching plains, would be but a memory to them hereafter.

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From this reading Montana, and the herds of cattle, and the vast cañons and far-stretching plains, would be but a memory to them hereafter.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

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From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

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

From this reading Montana, and the herds of cattle, and the vast cañons and far-stretching plains, would be but a memory to them hereafter.

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

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the Briarwood Hall girls were back from their sojourn at Silver Ranch.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading For the Briarwood Hall girls were back from their sojourn at Silver Ranch.

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

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading For the Briarwood Hall girls were back from their sojourn at Silver Ranch.

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

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading Montana, and the herds of cattle, and the vast cañons and far-stretching plains, would be but a memory to them hereafter.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading Montana, and the herds of cattle, and the vast cañons and far-stretching plains, would be but a memory to them hereafter.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

repetitive and persistent

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

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

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Montana, and the herds of cattle, and the vast cañons and far-stretching plains, would be but a memory to them hereafter.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

become covered with mist

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border

From this reading Montana, and the herds of cattle, and the vast cañons and far-stretching plains, would be but a memory to them hereafter.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading They had arrived the night before.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

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

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

above and across; more than

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Montana, and the herds of cattle, and the vast cañons and far-stretching plains, would be but a memory to them hereafter.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading For the Briarwood Hall girls were back from their sojourn at Silver Ranch.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

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

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading For the Briarwood Hall girls were back from their sojourn at Silver Ranch.

the state of being asleep

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading For the Briarwood Hall girls were back from their sojourn at Silver Ranch.

affording physical relief

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

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

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For the Briarwood Hall girls were back from their sojourn at Silver Ranch.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Montana, and the herds of cattle, and the vast cañons and far-stretching plains, would be but a memory to them hereafter.

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

From this reading They had arrived the night before.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

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

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

the removal of covering

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Montana, and the herds of cattle, and the vast cañons and far-stretching plains, would be but a memory to them hereafter.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

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

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.

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

From this reading For the Briarwood Hall girls were back from their sojourn at Silver Ranch.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Ruth, fresh from her bed and looking out of the little window of her old room at the Red Mill farmhouse, thought that, after all, the scene was quite as soothing and beautiful as any of the fine landscapes she had observed during her far-western trip.

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

From this reading Montana, and the herds of cattle, and the vast cañons and far-stretching plains, would be but a memory to them hereafter.

but in spite of that

From this reading The mist hovered over the river as though loth to uncover the dimpling current; yet the rising sun was insistent—its warm, soft September rays melting the jealous mist and uncovering, rod by rod, the sleeping stream.