Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

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

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

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

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

plural of “aspen” — any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

with no effort to conceal

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

completely unclothed

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

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

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Pearl and Seagreave had gone but a short distance from the cabin when suddenly Pearl shielded her eyes with her hand.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

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

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Pearl and Seagreave had gone but a short distance from the cabin when suddenly Pearl shielded her eyes with her hand.

make (more) diverse

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

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

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

opinion or judgment

From this reading Pearl and Seagreave had gone but a short distance from the cabin when suddenly Pearl shielded her eyes with her hand.

lacking distinguishing characteristics or features

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Pearl and Seagreave had gone but a short distance from the cabin when suddenly Pearl shielded her eyes with her hand.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Pearl and Seagreave had gone but a short distance from the cabin when suddenly Pearl shielded her eyes with her hand.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

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

From this reading Pearl and Seagreave had gone but a short distance from the cabin when suddenly Pearl shielded her eyes with her hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Pearl and Seagreave had gone but a short distance from the cabin when suddenly Pearl shielded her eyes with her hand.

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

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

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

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

to an inexpressible degree

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

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

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

for more time

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

become covered with mist

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

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

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

not any; not one

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

a course of conduct

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Pearl and Seagreave had gone but a short distance from the cabin when suddenly Pearl shielded her eyes with her hand.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

having a point

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

bulge outward

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

new

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

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From this reading Pearl and Seagreave had gone but a short distance from the cabin when suddenly Pearl shielded her eyes with her hand.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

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

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

(used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury

From this reading Pearl and Seagreave had gone but a short distance from the cabin when suddenly Pearl shielded her eyes with her hand.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Pearl and Seagreave had gone but a short distance from the cabin when suddenly Pearl shielded her eyes with her hand.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

having a supporting base

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Pearl and Seagreave had gone but a short distance from the cabin when suddenly Pearl shielded her eyes with her hand.

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From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

sweep across or over

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

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

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

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

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

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

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

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

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.

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

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

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

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

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

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

at the time that

From this reading Pearl and Seagreave had gone but a short distance from the cabin when suddenly Pearl shielded her eyes with her hand.

which person or people

From this reading "Look," she cried excitedly, and pointed to two men who were standing down by the bridge evidently awaiting them, "I can't quite see from here, but it is, it must be, Bob and Pop."

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Beyond the sweep of the avalanche the maples were swinging their tassels, and the swelling buds of the oaks and aspens showed that they were almost ready to burst into leaf; the air was full of bird calls and fluttering wings, and the breeze, although chill, seemed ineffably soft in comparison with its recent rigorous blasts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But it was bare no longer, for the brown earth was covering her nakedness with a delicate mist of green.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The sun-flooded hillside showed plainly the path of the avalanche; blank, featureless it lay, without sheltering tree or rock to diversify its bald monotony.