Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

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

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

(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 The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading The snow was falling fast; the early snow of Northern America.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

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

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

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

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

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

From this reading The snow was falling fast; the early snow of Northern America.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The snow was falling fast; the early snow of Northern America.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The snow was falling fast; the early snow of Northern America.

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From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

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

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

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

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

the act of departing

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

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

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

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

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

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

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

darkened by clouds

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

reduced in size as by squeezing together

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The snow was falling fast; the early snow of Northern America.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The snow was falling fast; the early snow of Northern America.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

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

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

with speed

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

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

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

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

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The snow was falling fast; the early snow of Northern America.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

with speed

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

not in physical motion

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

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

From this reading The snow was falling fast; the early snow of Northern America.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Otaitsa stole forth from the shelter of the great lodge, passed amongst the huts around, and out into the fields through the opening in the palisade.

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

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

not melted

From this reading The air, however, was raw and cold; the ground hard beneath the tread; the sky dark and lowering; and the flakes rested unmelted on the earth, covering rapidly the green grass and the brown leaves.

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

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

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

From this reading The snow was falling fast; the early snow of Northern America.

in or at the place that

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She was going where she wished not her steps to be traced, and she knew that the fast-falling snow would speedily fill up every foot-print.

but in spite of that

From this reading The woods had not yet parted with all the splendour of their autumnal foliage; and the rivers still sang along their beds, confined, indeed, and narrowed in their channel by a ledge of thin ice along their banks, but still gay and sparkling.