Chapter XI · Chapter 11

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

(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 In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

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

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

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

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

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

From this reading He generally used the chrysalids of the Papilio Turnus, whose females are dimorphic, that is, having two distinct forms.

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

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

for the reason that

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

flutter like a butterfly

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

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

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

occurring or existing in two different forms

From this reading He generally used the chrysalids of the Papilio Turnus, whose females are dimorphic, that is, having two distinct forms.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading He generally used the chrysalids of the Papilio Turnus, whose females are dimorphic, that is, having two distinct forms.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading He generally used the chrysalids of the Papilio Turnus, whose females are dimorphic, that is, having two distinct forms.

a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

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

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

your parents

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

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

From this reading He generally used the chrysalids of the Papilio Turnus, whose females are dimorphic, that is, having two distinct forms.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

usually; as a rule

From this reading He generally used the chrysalids of the Papilio Turnus, whose females are dimorphic, that is, having two distinct forms.

a man of refinement

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

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

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He generally used the chrysalids of the Papilio Turnus, whose females are dimorphic, that is, having two distinct forms.

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

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

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

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

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

From this reading He generally used the chrysalids of the Papilio Turnus, whose females are dimorphic, that is, having two distinct forms.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

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

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

and nothing more

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

above and across; more than

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

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

From this reading He generally used the chrysalids of the Papilio Turnus, whose females are dimorphic, that is, having two distinct forms.

especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

take up or begin anew

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

past form of “riot” — take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

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

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

resembling a spring or the action of a spring

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

not in physical motion

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

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

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

the rays of the sun

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

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

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

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

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

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

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

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

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

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

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

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

From this reading He generally used the chrysalids of the Papilio Turnus, whose females are dimorphic, that is, having two distinct forms.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He generally used the chrysalids of the Papilio Turnus, whose females are dimorphic, that is, having two distinct forms.

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

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading He generally used the chrysalids of the Papilio Turnus, whose females are dimorphic, that is, having two distinct forms.

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

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

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

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

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading JOHN FLINT, GENTLEMAN Almost up to Christmas the weather had been so mild and warm that folks lived out of doors.

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

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

a Caucasian

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

belonging to which person

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.

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

From this reading In the bright sunshine the flowers seemed to have lost all thought of winter; they forgot to fade; and roses rioted in every garden as if it were still summer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Girls clothed like the angels in white raiment fluttered about and blessed the old streets with their fresh and rosy faces.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Nobody but the Butterfly Man grumbled at this springlike balminess, and he only because he was impatient to resume experiments carried over from year to year--the effect of varying degrees of natural cold upon the colors of butterflies whose chrysalids were exposed to it.