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 Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

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

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

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

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

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

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

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From this reading "This weather recalls so many autumns," she said.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

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

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Miss Du Prel, though she enjoyed the beauty of the day and the scenery, seemed sad of mood.

for the reason that

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

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

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

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

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Miss Du Prel, though she enjoyed the beauty of the day and the scenery, seemed sad of mood.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

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

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Miss Du Prel, though she enjoyed the beauty of the day and the scenery, seemed sad of mood.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

a strong current of air

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

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

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

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

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

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

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

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

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

immediately past

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

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

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

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

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "This weather recalls so many autumns," she said.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Miss Du Prel, though she enjoyed the beauty of the day and the scenery, seemed sad of mood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

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

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

plural of “recall” — a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)

From this reading "This weather recalls so many autumns," she said.

the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Miss Du Prel, though she enjoyed the beauty of the day and the scenery, seemed sad of mood.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Miss Du Prel, though she enjoyed the beauty of the day and the scenery, seemed sad of mood.

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

From this reading Miss Du Prel, though she enjoyed the beauty of the day and the scenery, seemed sad of mood.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

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

From this reading Miss Du Prel, though she enjoyed the beauty of the day and the scenery, seemed sad of mood.

the process whereby something is shed

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

shaking convulsively or violently

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

without speaking

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "This weather recalls so many autumns," she said.

convulsive gasp made while weeping

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

creating thread

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

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

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

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

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

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

From this reading "This weather recalls so many autumns," she said.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Miss Du Prel, though she enjoyed the beauty of the day and the scenery, seemed sad of mood.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

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

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Miss Du Prel had promised to allow Hadria to drive her to Darachanarvan, a little town on the banks of the river, about seven miles across country.

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 The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

plural of “tremor” — an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

past form of “trundle” — move heavily

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

directed up

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

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From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

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

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading "This weather recalls so many autumns," she said.

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

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

a Caucasian

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hadria was in high spirits, as they trundled along the white roads with the wind in their faces, the hills and the blue sky spread out before them, the pleasant sound of the wheels and the trotting of the pony setting their thoughts to rhythm.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The trees were all shedding their last yellow leaves, and the air was full of those faded memories of better days, whirling in wild companies across the road, rushing upward on the breast of some vagabond gust, drifting, spinning, shuddering along the roadside, to lie there at last, quiet, among a host of brothers, with little passing tremors, as if (said Valeria) they were silently sobbing because of their banishment from their kingdom of the air.