Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

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

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

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

From this reading Marcia, it must be confessed, was only pretending to read.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading There was a mist of blossom, and everywhere the fragrance of a bountiful earth, young once more.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Round her the slopes were white with hawthorn under a thunderous sky of blue and piled white cloud.

the lower side of anything

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

given or giving freely

From this reading There was a mist of blossom, and everywhere the fragrance of a bountiful earth, young once more.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Round her the slopes were white with hawthorn under a thunderous sky of blue and piled white cloud.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Marcia, it must be confessed, was only pretending to read.

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From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

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

From this reading There was a mist of blossom, and everywhere the fragrance of a bountiful earth, young once more.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

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

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

to or in any or all places

From this reading There was a mist of blossom, and everywhere the fragrance of a bountiful earth, young once more.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

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

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

a trodden path

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading There was a mist of blossom, and everywhere the fragrance of a bountiful earth, young once more.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

of green tinged with grey

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus

From this reading Round her the slopes were white with hawthorn under a thunderous sky of blue and piled white cloud.

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

From this reading Round her the slopes were white with hawthorn under a thunderous sky of blue and piled white cloud.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

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

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Marcia, it must be confessed, was only pretending to read.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

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

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

become covered with mist

From this reading There was a mist of blossom, and everywhere the fragrance of a bountiful earth, young once more.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was a mist of blossom, and everywhere the fragrance of a bountiful earth, young once more.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Marcia, it must be confessed, was only pretending to read.

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

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

on one occasion

From this reading There was a mist of blossom, and everywhere the fragrance of a bountiful earth, young once more.

and nothing more

From this reading Marcia, it must be confessed, was only pretending to read.

above and across; more than

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading Round her the slopes were white with hawthorn under a thunderous sky of blue and piled white cloud.

the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading Marcia, it must be confessed, was only pretending to read.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

move with force

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Marcia, it must be confessed, was only pretending to read.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Round her the slopes were white with hawthorn under a thunderous sky of blue and piled white cloud.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Round her the slopes were white with hawthorn under a thunderous sky of blue and piled white cloud.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading Round her the slopes were white with hawthorn under a thunderous sky of blue and piled white cloud.

plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

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

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a mist of blossom, and everywhere the fragrance of a bountiful earth, young once more.

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

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss

From this reading Round her the slopes were white with hawthorn under a thunderous sky of blue and piled white cloud.

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

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

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

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Round her the slopes were white with hawthorn under a thunderous sky of blue and piled white cloud.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

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

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning

From this reading The dappled forms of deer glanced through the twisted hawthorn stems, and at her feet a trout-stream, entrancingly clear and clean, slipped by over its chalk bottom--the gray-green weeds swaying under the slight push of the water.

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

From this reading Round her the slopes were white with hawthorn under a thunderous sky of blue and piled white cloud.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Meanwhile on this May morning Marcia was reading in the park, not far from a footpath--a right of way--leading from the village to the high road running east and west along the northern boundary of the Coryston property.

a Caucasian

From this reading Round her the slopes were white with hawthorn under a thunderous sky of blue and piled white cloud.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Round her the slopes were white with hawthorn under a thunderous sky of blue and piled white cloud.

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

From this reading There was a mist of blossom, and everywhere the fragrance of a bountiful earth, young once more.