Chapter XL · Chapter 40

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

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

later than; following

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

anew

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

(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 Blackbird and thrush sang in an ecstasy by day, and all night long the nightingales trilled in the happy dusk.

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

From this reading Blackbird and thrush sang in an ecstasy by day, and all night long the nightingales trilled in the happy dusk.

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

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

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

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black

From this reading Blackbird and thrush sang in an ecstasy by day, and all night long the nightingales trilled in the happy dusk.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

a magnoliid dicot genus of the family Calycanthaceae including: allspice

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

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

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

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

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Blackbird and thrush sang in an ecstasy by day, and all night long the nightingales trilled in the happy dusk.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Blackbird and thrush sang in an ecstasy by day, and all night long the nightingales trilled in the happy dusk.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading Blackbird and thrush sang in an ecstasy by day, and all night long the nightingales trilled in the happy dusk.

time without end

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

intense or sharp

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

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

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

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

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Blackbird and thrush sang in an ecstasy by day, and all night long the nightingales trilled in the happy dusk.

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

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

plural of “hyacinth” — a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

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

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

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

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

North American songbirds having a yellow breast

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

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

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

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 Blackbird and thrush sang in an ecstasy by day, and all night long the nightingales trilled in the happy dusk.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

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

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

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

From this reading Blackbird and thrush sang in an ecstasy by day, and all night long the nightingales trilled in the happy dusk.

European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

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

From this reading Blackbird and thrush sang in an ecstasy by day, and all night long the nightingales trilled in the happy dusk.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

a brief written record

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

above and across; more than

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

plural of “pansy” — large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

an amount of time

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

small Asian tree with pinkish flowers and pear-shaped fruit; widely cultivated

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Blackbird and thrush sang in an ecstasy by day, and all night long the nightingales trilled in the happy dusk.

cut with a saw

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

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

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

the season of growth

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

confined on all sides

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

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

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

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

From this reading In a life like hers, after a period of probation there comes an interval of this kind occasionally, a pause for rest and renewal of strength before active service begins again.

candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults

From this reading Blackbird and thrush sang in an ecstasy by day, and all night long the nightingales trilled in the happy dusk.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

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

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Blackbird and thrush sang in an ecstasy by day, and all night long the nightingales trilled in the happy dusk.

a source of difficulty

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

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 Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

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

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

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

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading She did not ask herself why it was there was a new note in nature that year, nor did she trouble herself about time or eternity.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Her eternity was the exquisite monotony of tranquil days, her time-keepers the spring flowers, the apple-blossom and quince, daffodil, wallflower, lilac and laburnum, the perfumed calycanthus, forget-me-nots, pansies, hyacinths, lilies-of-the-valley in the woods, and early roses on a warm south wall; and over all the lark by day, and again at night the nightingale.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Beth, surrounded by friends, saw the spring come in that year at Ilverthorpe, and felt it the fairest spring she could remember.