Chapter IX

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

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The air was full of that freshness of twilight, which is so different from the dew of morning.

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

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

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

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

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

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

a line of approach

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The sun had set; off beyond the glistening green woodline, the sky was duskily red.

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

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

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

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

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

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading The air was full of that freshness of twilight, which is so different from the dew of morning.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The air was full of that freshness of twilight, which is so different from the dew of morning.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

controlled or ruled by superior authority or power

From this reading Perhaps the oaks dominated in number and majesty, but they found worthy rivals in the towering elms.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

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

From this reading The sun had set; off beyond the glistening green woodline, the sky was duskily red.

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

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading Perhaps the oaks dominated in number and majesty, but they found worthy rivals in the towering elms.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

set up or found

From this reading Perhaps the oaks dominated in number and majesty, but they found worthy rivals in the towering elms.

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading The air was full of that freshness of twilight, which is so different from the dew of morning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The air was full of that freshness of twilight, which is so different from the dew of morning.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The air was full of that freshness of twilight, which is so different from the dew of morning.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

reflecting light

From this reading The sun had set; off beyond the glistening green woodline, the sky was duskily red.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The sun had set; off beyond the glistening green woodline, the sky was duskily red.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

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

From this reading The sun had set; off beyond the glistening green woodline, the sky was duskily red.

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

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

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

From this reading Perhaps the oaks dominated in number and majesty, but they found worthy rivals in the towering elms.

with indifference; in an indifferent manner

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

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

From this reading The air was full of that freshness of twilight, which is so different from the dew of morning.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading Perhaps the oaks dominated in number and majesty, but they found worthy rivals in the towering elms.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The air was full of that freshness of twilight, which is so different from the dew of morning.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Perhaps the oaks dominated in number and majesty, but they found worthy rivals in the towering elms.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Perhaps the oaks dominated in number and majesty, but they found worthy rivals in the towering elms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The air was full of that freshness of twilight, which is so different from the dew of morning.

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

From this reading The sun had set; off beyond the glistening green woodline, the sky was duskily red.

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

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps the oaks dominated in number and majesty, but they found worthy rivals in the towering elms.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

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

From this reading The sun had set; off beyond the glistening green woodline, the sky was duskily red.

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading Perhaps the oaks dominated in number and majesty, but they found worthy rivals in the towering elms.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The sun had set; off beyond the glistening green woodline, the sky was duskily red.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sun had set; off beyond the glistening green woodline, the sky was duskily red.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The air was full of that freshness of twilight, which is so different from the dew of morning.

furnished with more than enough

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

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

From this reading The sun had set; off beyond the glistening green woodline, the sky was duskily red.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The air was full of that freshness of twilight, which is so different from the dew of morning.

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

From this reading The sun had set; off beyond the glistening green woodline, the sky was duskily red.

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

From this reading Perhaps the oaks dominated in number and majesty, but they found worthy rivals in the towering elms.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

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

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading Perhaps the oaks dominated in number and majesty, but they found worthy rivals in the towering elms.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The air was full of that freshness of twilight, which is so different from the dew of morning.

to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

lacking pretension or affectation

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

up to a particular time

From this reading Elliott left the bran-dance by a new road which was plain and characterless until he had passed through an unpretentious gate and was driving along the old elm avenue, a part of the Carr domain, which was undeniably picturesque.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

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

From this reading The sun had set; off beyond the glistening green woodline, the sky was duskily red.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

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

From this reading The air was full of that freshness of twilight, which is so different from the dew of morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Shortly the elm branches came to an end and he entered a park, indifferently cared for, according to modern ideas, but well stocked with timber of magnificent growth and of almost every known native variety.

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

From this reading The sun had set; off beyond the glistening green woodline, the sky was duskily red.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Perhaps the oaks dominated in number and majesty, but they found worthy rivals in the towering elms.