Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

later than; following

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

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

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The glory of “leafy June,” that queen of months, was upon the tall trees of the Park, among which presently the girl went wandering.

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

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

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

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

make amends for

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

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From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

mark as different

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

two items of the same kind

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

divisible by two

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

a young female

From this reading The glory of “leafy June,” that queen of months, was upon the tall trees of the Park, among which presently the girl went wandering.

a state of high honor

From this reading The glory of “leafy June,” that queen of months, was upon the tall trees of the Park, among which presently the girl went wandering.

(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

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From this reading How wonderful a world it was to-day!

sing with closed lips

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

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

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

immediately past

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading The glory of “leafy June,” that queen of months, was upon the tall trees of the Park, among which presently the girl went wandering.

a fabric woven with lisle thread

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

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

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

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

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

a rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand and clay and decaying organic materials

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

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From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The glory of “leafy June,” that queen of months, was upon the tall trees of the Park, among which presently the girl went wandering.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

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

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

in the near future

From this reading The glory of “leafy June,” that queen of months, was upon the tall trees of the Park, among which presently the girl went wandering.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The glory of “leafy June,” that queen of months, was upon the tall trees of the Park, among which presently the girl went wandering.

on the contrary

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

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

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The glory of “leafy June,” that queen of months, was upon the tall trees of the Park, among which presently the girl went wandering.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

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

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

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

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

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

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

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

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

like the short high ringing sound of a small bell

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

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

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

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From this reading How wonderful a world it was to-day!

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The glory of “leafy June,” that queen of months, was upon the tall trees of the Park, among which presently the girl went wandering.

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

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

migratory

From this reading The glory of “leafy June,” that queen of months, was upon the tall trees of the Park, among which presently the girl went wandering.

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

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

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

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

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

From this reading The air was full of the song of birds and the hum of bees, and of another sound to which Sydney Lisle was listening, as she stood upon the steps of the Castle, shading eyes that danced joyfully from the dazzling sunshine, and listening to the pealing of the bells.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were plain enough from Lislehurst Church across the Park, but she could distinguish, mingling with these, the more distant peal from Loam, and even, she thought, Marston’s little tinkling duet from its two cracked bells, which were being pulled with a goodwill that went far to atone for their lack of music.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading How wonderful a world it was to-day!

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading How wonderful a world it was to-day!

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading DESDICHADO It was a brilliant June morning rather more than a year after the events mentioned in the last chapter.