Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

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

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

lacking sufficient water or rainfall

From this reading Over the wooded hills the breath of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.

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

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Over the wooded hills the breath of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

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

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading Over the wooded hills the breath of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.

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

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

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

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading Over the wooded hills the breath of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.

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

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

the act of giving

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

destroyed or killed

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

abounding in grass

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

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

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

violent and needless disturbance

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

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

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Over the wooded hills the breath of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Over the wooded hills the breath of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

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

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

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

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Over the wooded hills the breath of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

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 Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

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

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over the wooded hills the breath of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

cause to suffer a blight

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

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

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

that is looked for

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

the season of growth

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

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

From this reading Over the wooded hills the breath of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.

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

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

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

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

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

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.

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

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

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

From this reading Over the wooded hills the breath of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

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

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

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

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

belonging to which person

From this reading Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.

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

From this reading FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of winter were gone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Over the wooded hills the breath of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading Over the wooded hills the breath of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.