Chapter X

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

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

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

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

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

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

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

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

without care or concern

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

rid of obstructions

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Three months had passed since his return, and the glowing golden midsummer days had come.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Three months had passed since his return, and the glowing golden midsummer days had come.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading DREAMING.

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

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

highly enthusiastic

From this reading Three months had passed since his return, and the glowing golden midsummer days had come.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Three months had passed since his return, and the glowing golden midsummer days had come.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

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

From this reading Three months had passed since his return, and the glowing golden midsummer days had come.

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

From this reading HALLECK.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

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

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

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

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

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

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading Three months had passed since his return, and the glowing golden midsummer days had come.

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

From this reading Three months had passed since his return, and the glowing golden midsummer days had come.

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

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

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

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Three months had passed since his return, and the glowing golden midsummer days had come.

plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

recurring again and again

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

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

From this reading Three months had passed since his return, and the glowing golden midsummer days had come.

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

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

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

except for; apart from

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

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

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Three months had passed since his return, and the glowing golden midsummer days had come.

the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

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

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

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

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

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

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three months had passed since his return, and the glowing golden midsummer days had come.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."

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

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

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

From this reading "Well, this _is_ pleasant," said Richmond, throwing himself carelessly on the grass, and sending pebbles skimming over the surface of the river; "this _is_ pleasant," he repeated, looking up at his companion, as she sat drawing under the shadow of an old elm down near the shore.

a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

From this reading "And underneath that face, like summer's ocean, Its lips as moveless and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlpool of the heart's emotions-- Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow, all save fear."