Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Here were fish,--the brown trout darting through the placid waters, and the eels, and there were always birds in the trees when the chestnuts blossomed.

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

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

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

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

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

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

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

From this reading Here were fish,--the brown trout darting through the placid waters, and the eels, and there were always birds in the trees when the chestnuts blossomed.

past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers

From this reading Here were fish,--the brown trout darting through the placid waters, and the eels, and there were always birds in the trees when the chestnuts blossomed.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

of short duration or distance

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Here were fish,--the brown trout darting through the placid waters, and the eels, and there were always birds in the trees when the chestnuts blossomed.

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

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea

From this reading Here were fish,--the brown trout darting through the placid waters, and the eels, and there were always birds in the trees when the chestnuts blossomed.

possessive form of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

growing close together but not in dense mats

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

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

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

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

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Here were fish,--the brown trout darting through the placid waters, and the eels, and there were always birds in the trees when the chestnuts blossomed.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

plural of “eel” — the fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in Europe and America; large eels are usually smoked or pickled

From this reading Here were fish,--the brown trout darting through the placid waters, and the eels, and there were always birds in the trees when the chestnuts blossomed.

one or the other of two

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Here were fish,--the brown trout darting through the placid waters, and the eels, and there were always birds in the trees when the chestnuts blossomed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

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

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

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

From this reading Here were fish,--the brown trout darting through the placid waters, and the eels, and there were always birds in the trees when the chestnuts blossomed.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

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

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

immediately past

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

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

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

the act of locking something up to protect it

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

overgrown with moss

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

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

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

above and across; more than

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

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

From this reading Here were fish,--the brown trout darting through the placid waters, and the eels, and there were always birds in the trees when the chestnuts blossomed.

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

a small stream

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

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

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

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

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

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

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here were fish,--the brown trout darting through the placid waters, and the eels, and there were always birds in the trees when the chestnuts blossomed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Here were fish,--the brown trout darting through the placid waters, and the eels, and there were always birds in the trees when the chestnuts blossomed.

plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

in the direction of

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading Here were fish,--the brown trout darting through the placid waters, and the eels, and there were always birds in the trees when the chestnuts blossomed.

the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

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

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

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

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Here were fish,--the brown trout darting through the placid waters, and the eels, and there were always birds in the trees when the chestnuts blossomed.

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

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

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

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

toward the west

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

at the time that

From this reading Here were fish,--the brown trout darting through the placid waters, and the eels, and there were always birds in the trees when the chestnuts blossomed.

in or at the place that

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive

From this reading But below, where the stream widened, the banks were mossy, and in summer ferns and wild flowers clustered, and on either bank was a fringe of juniper bushes, and beyond, the tall, well-nurtured chestnut trees.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

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

From this reading The gray cliff’s towered boldly, hiding the little falls, locking them in a spot as wild and as deserted as the wildernesses of the Cévennes.

a mill that is powered by the wind

From this reading A BRIEF DELAY Beyond the old windmill, on the estate of St. Cyr, the stream turned its course westward and tumbling over a rock, fell four or five feet into a broader rivulet and then flowed placidly on, twisting and turning at last toward the valley of the Vaunage.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading But now the touch of autumn was upon it; the moss showed brown tints, and the nuts fell from the opening burrs, and the squirrels were gathering their winter stores.