Chapter I

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

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

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

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

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

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

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

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

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

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Beyond the church the sparkling creek murmured gently.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

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

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

put or send forth

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

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

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

past form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

unpleasantly cool and humid

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

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From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

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From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

set up or found

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Beyond the church the sparkling creek murmured gently.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

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From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

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

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

plural of “headstone” — the central building block at the top of an arch or vault

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

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

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

in motion

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading Beyond the church the sparkling creek murmured gently.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

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

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

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

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

plural of “rotation” — the act of rotating as if on an axis

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Beyond the church the sparkling creek murmured gently.

(histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

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

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

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

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

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

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

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

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

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 An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

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From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

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

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

precisely as stated

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading An old church, embowered by tall trees, caught some of the evening glow upon its ancient brick walls, and in the dank long grass gray headstones glimmered out discovering the graveyard.

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

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

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From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

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

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

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

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

belonging to which person

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.

plural of “windmill” — a mill that is powered by the wind

From this reading The arms of one or two ancient windmills, which had been moving lazily in the breeze, made a few rotations and then stopped, showing themselves dark objects against a glowing sky.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few turkey-buzzards cast weird shadows as they circled slowly overhead or dropped with slanting wing to perch upon the chimneys of a long low house which stood not many rods from the weather-stained church.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading _Author of "A Journey of Joy," "Wits' End," "The Glad Lady," etc._ The sun was very low in the west and the evening colors were staining the creek whose quiet waters ran between flat lands to be carried out to the river further on, which, in its turn, found the broader bay.