Chapter V

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

From this reading For now it had become a tree, a giant sequoia pine.

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

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

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

From this reading It stood a little clear of a forest in an open space, and so looked solitary.

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

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading For now it had become a tree, a giant sequoia pine.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

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

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It stood a little clear of a forest in an open space, and so looked solitary.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Its head towered over the surrounding country from its place in the blue and green opalescent gulf of heaven.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

so thin as to transmit light

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

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

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For now it had become a tree, a giant sequoia pine.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It stood a little clear of a forest in an open space, and so looked solitary.

physically weak

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Its head towered over the surrounding country from its place in the blue and green opalescent gulf of heaven.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading For now it had become a tree, a giant sequoia pine.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Its head towered over the surrounding country from its place in the blue and green opalescent gulf of heaven.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading Its head towered over the surrounding country from its place in the blue and green opalescent gulf of heaven.

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

From this reading For now it had become a tree, a giant sequoia pine.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Its head towered over the surrounding country from its place in the blue and green opalescent gulf of heaven.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Its head towered over the surrounding country from its place in the blue and green opalescent gulf of heaven.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

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

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For now it had become a tree, a giant sequoia pine.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

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

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

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

From this reading It stood a little clear of a forest in an open space, and so looked solitary.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

full of life and energy

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It stood a little clear of a forest in an open space, and so looked solitary.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

become covered with mist

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

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

From this reading For now it had become a tree, a giant sequoia pine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

having a play of lustrous rainbow colors

From this reading Its head towered over the surrounding country from its place in the blue and green opalescent gulf of heaven.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It stood a little clear of a forest in an open space, and so looked solitary.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

above and across; more than

From this reading Its head towered over the surrounding country from its place in the blue and green opalescent gulf of heaven.

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

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

a coniferous tree

From this reading For now it had become a tree, a giant sequoia pine.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Its head towered over the surrounding country from its place in the blue and green opalescent gulf of heaven.

past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae

From this reading For now it had become a tree, a giant sequoia pine.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It stood a little clear of a forest in an open space, and so looked solitary.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading It stood a little clear of a forest in an open space, and so looked solitary.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading It stood a little clear of a forest in an open space, and so looked solitary.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It stood a little clear of a forest in an open space, and so looked solitary.

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

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

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

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

closely encircling

From this reading Its head towered over the surrounding country from its place in the blue and green opalescent gulf of heaven.

moving very fast

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

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

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

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From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

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

From this reading Its head towered over the surrounding country from its place in the blue and green opalescent gulf of heaven.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

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 forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

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

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

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

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

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

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

at the time that

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

belonging to which person

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

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

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

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

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.

inflected form of “weave” — interlace by or as if by weaving

From this reading The forest whose leaves danced tremblingly before its feet was made up of quite other trees: delicate lively things, of middle but swift height, and thin-branched, so that the wind and the sunlight wove patterns easily through their frail screen.

a late time of life

From this reading _Caught up into the Stream of Life_ In the summer when the sky was blue and the air diaphanous, in autumn with its melancholy mist, in winter when the wind blew cold and clean and sharp, our tree lived on and prospered with the passing years.