Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

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

From this reading Love, spring says, is an eternal fact, welcome its new manifestations.

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

From this reading CONCERNING MARRIAGE And it was spring-time; these prisoners of frost were beautifully sensitive.

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 They, too, with the lake and the aspens and the earth, the seeds and the beasts, had suffered the season of interment.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

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From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading They, too, with the lake and the aspens and the earth, the seeds and the beasts, had suffered the season of interment.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading CONCERNING MARRIAGE And it was spring-time; these prisoners of frost were beautifully sensitive.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

plural of “bluebird” — fruit-eating mostly brilliant blue songbird of the East Indies

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CONCERNING MARRIAGE And it was spring-time; these prisoners of frost were beautifully sensitive.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

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

From this reading They, too, with the lake and the aspens and the earth, the seeds and the beasts, had suffered the season of interment.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Love, spring says, is an eternal fact, welcome its new manifestations.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Love, spring says, is an eternal fact, welcome its new manifestations.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

tendency to forget

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

plural of “freeze” — the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading CONCERNING MARRIAGE And it was spring-time; these prisoners of frost were beautifully sensitive.

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

From this reading They, too, with the lake and the aspens and the earth, the seeds and the beasts, had suffered the season of interment.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

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

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

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

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading They, too, with the lake and the aspens and the earth, the seeds and the beasts, had suffered the season of interment.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

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

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CONCERNING MARRIAGE And it was spring-time; these prisoners of frost were beautifully sensitive.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Love, spring says, is an eternal fact, welcome its new manifestations.

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From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading They, too, with the lake and the aspens and the earth, the seeds and the beasts, had suffered the season of interment.

immediately past

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Love, spring says, is an eternal fact, welcome its new manifestations.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance

From this reading Love, spring says, is an eternal fact, welcome its new manifestations.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading CONCERNING MARRIAGE And it was spring-time; these prisoners of frost were beautifully sensitive.

treat with contempt

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

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

From this reading Love, spring says, is an eternal fact, welcome its new manifestations.

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

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONCERNING MARRIAGE And it was spring-time; these prisoners of frost were beautifully sensitive.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading CONCERNING MARRIAGE And it was spring-time; these prisoners of frost were beautifully sensitive.

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From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

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From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Love, spring says, is an eternal fact, welcome its new manifestations.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading They, too, with the lake and the aspens and the earth, the seeds and the beasts, had suffered the season of interment.

plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit

From this reading They, too, with the lake and the aspens and the earth, the seeds and the beasts, had suffered the season of interment.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading CONCERNING MARRIAGE And it was spring-time; these prisoners of frost were beautifully sensitive.

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

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

the season of growth

From this reading Love, spring says, is an eternal fact, welcome its new manifestations.

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From this reading CONCERNING MARRIAGE And it was spring-time; these prisoners of frost were beautifully sensitive.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading They, too, with the lake and the aspens and the earth, the seeds and the beasts, had suffered the season of interment.

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 In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

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

From this reading They, too, with the lake and the aspens and the earth, the seeds and the beasts, had suffered the season of interment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading CONCERNING MARRIAGE And it was spring-time; these prisoners of frost were beautifully sensitive.

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

From this reading They, too, with the lake and the aspens and the earth, the seeds and the beasts, had suffered the season of interment.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They, too, with the lake and the aspens and the earth, the seeds and the beasts, had suffered the season of interment.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading In such fashion Nature makes possible the fresh undertakings of last summer's reckless prodigals; she drives them into her mock tomb and freezes their hearts--it is a little rest of death--so that they wake like turbulent bacchantes drunk with sleep and with forgetfulness.

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

From this reading CONCERNING MARRIAGE And it was spring-time; these prisoners of frost were beautifully sensitive.

accept gladly

From this reading Love, spring says, is an eternal fact, welcome its new manifestations.

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

From this reading CONCERNING MARRIAGE And it was spring-time; these prisoners of frost were beautifully sensitive.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They, too, with the lake and the aspens and the earth, the seeds and the beasts, had suffered the season of interment.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Remating bluebirds built their nests near Joan's window; they were not troubled by sad recollections of last year's nests nor the young birds that flew away.