Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Everything was quiet; and a general stillness was abroad, which, when a sound did occur, caused it to be heard at an unusual distance.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

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

From this reading Not a breath of air stirred the trees, which stood as motionless as if they had been carved of marble.

(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 All the usual signs of change! or rough weather were wanting.

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

From this reading Everything was quiet; and a general stillness was abroad, which, when a sound did occur, caused it to be heard at an unusual distance.

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

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

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From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

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

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

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

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Not a breath of air stirred the trees, which stood as motionless as if they had been carved of marble.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Not a breath of air stirred the trees, which stood as motionless as if they had been carved of marble.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

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

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

make calm or still

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading Not a breath of air stirred the trees, which stood as motionless as if they had been carved of marble.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Everything was quiet; and a general stillness was abroad, which, when a sound did occur, caused it to be heard at an unusual distance.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading All the usual signs of change! or rough weather were wanting.

rid of obstructions

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

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From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Everything was quiet; and a general stillness was abroad, which, when a sound did occur, caused it to be heard at an unusual distance.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Everything was quiet; and a general stillness was abroad, which, when a sound did occur, caused it to be heard at an unusual distance.

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

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

excessively elaborate or showily expressed

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything was quiet; and a general stillness was abroad, which, when a sound did occur, caused it to be heard at an unusual distance.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Everything was quiet; and a general stillness was abroad, which, when a sound did occur, caused it to be heard at an unusual distance.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

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

From this reading Not a breath of air stirred the trees, which stood as motionless as if they had been carved of marble.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Everything was quiet; and a general stillness was abroad, which, when a sound did occur, caused it to be heard at an unusual distance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Not a breath of air stirred the trees, which stood as motionless as if they had been carved of marble.

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

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Everything was quiet; and a general stillness was abroad, which, when a sound did occur, caused it to be heard at an unusual distance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

in a literal sense

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Not a breath of air stirred the trees, which stood as motionless as if they had been carved of marble.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

not in physical motion

From this reading Not a breath of air stirred the trees, which stood as motionless as if they had been carved of marble.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not a breath of air stirred the trees, which stood as motionless as if they had been carved of marble.

come to pass

From this reading Everything was quiet; and a general stillness was abroad, which, when a sound did occur, caused it to be heard at an unusual distance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All the usual signs of change! or rough weather were wanting.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

a sign of something about to happen

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Everything was quiet; and a general stillness was abroad, which, when a sound did occur, caused it to be heard at an unusual distance.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

possessing material wealth

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading All the usual signs of change! or rough weather were wanting.

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

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading All the usual signs of change! or rough weather were wanting.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Everything was quiet; and a general stillness was abroad, which, when a sound did occur, caused it to be heard at an unusual distance.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading Everything was quiet; and a general stillness was abroad, which, when a sound did occur, caused it to be heard at an unusual distance.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Not a breath of air stirred the trees, which stood as motionless as if they had been carved of marble.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Not a breath of air stirred the trees, which stood as motionless as if they had been carved of marble.

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

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

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

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

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

From this reading Not a breath of air stirred the trees, which stood as motionless as if they had been carved of marble.

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

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

of the highest quality

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

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 Not a breath of air stirred the trees, which stood as motionless as if they had been carved of marble.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Everything was quiet; and a general stillness was abroad, which, when a sound did occur, caused it to be heard at an unusual distance.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading All the usual signs of change! or rough weather were wanting.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

nonexistent

From this reading All the usual signs of change! or rough weather were wanting.

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

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

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

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Andy Davoren's prognostic, so far as the appearance of the weather went, seemed, at a first glance, to be literally built on ashes.

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

From this reading All the usual signs of change! or rough weather were wanting.

at the time that

From this reading Everything was quiet; and a general stillness was abroad, which, when a sound did occur, caused it to be heard at an unusual distance.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading A calm, mild, and glorious serenity lay upon the earth; the atmosphere was clear and golden; the light of the sun shot in broad, transparent beams across the wooded valleys, and poured its radiance upon the forest tops, which seemed empurpled with its rich and glowing tones.