Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

anew

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

(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 _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

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

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

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

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In the late afternoon the silent tournament between sunshine and shadow resulted in a conquest for the sun.

closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

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

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

of short duration or distance

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

covered with or as with a canopy

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

the act of conquering

From this reading In the late afternoon the silent tournament between sunshine and shadow resulted in a conquest for the sun.

a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

wet with dew

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

remove the dust from

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

an opposing military force

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

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

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

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From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the late afternoon the silent tournament between sunshine and shadow resulted in a conquest for the sun.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

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

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

the act of departing

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

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

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

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

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

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

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

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

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading In the late afternoon the silent tournament between sunshine and shadow resulted in a conquest for the sun.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

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

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

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

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

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

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

become covered with mist

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

slightly wet

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

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

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

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

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading In the late afternoon the silent tournament between sunshine and shadow resulted in a conquest for the sun.

shaped like a ring

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading In the late afternoon the silent tournament between sunshine and shadow resulted in a conquest for the sun.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading In the late afternoon the silent tournament between sunshine and shadow resulted in a conquest for the sun.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

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

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading In the late afternoon the silent tournament between sunshine and shadow resulted in a conquest for the sun.

the rays of the sun

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

the rays of the sun

From this reading In the late afternoon the silent tournament between sunshine and shadow resulted in a conquest for the sun.

possessing sweep

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

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

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

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

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

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

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

arousing affect

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading In the late afternoon the silent tournament between sunshine and shadow resulted in a conquest for the sun.

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

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

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 It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading And the little town, ringed by forest and lake, and canopied by maple boughs, had lain there enjoying it, now blinking half-awake in the brief glimpses of sunlight, now curling up again and going to sleep.

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

From this reading _Author of "'Lisbeth of the Dale," "Treasure Valley," "Duncan Polite," etc._ All afternoon the little town had lain dozing under the lullaby of a June rain.

having won

From this reading His victorious lances swept the enemy from the clean blue skies; they glanced over the lake, lodged in every treetop, and glittered from every church spire.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.

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

From this reading It was not so much a rain as a gentle dewy mist, touching the lawns and gardens and the maple trees that lined each street into more vivid green, and laying a thick moist carpet over the dust of the highways.