Chapter XXV

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

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

anew

From this reading When the sun rose again and Chip awoke, she scarce knew where she was.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

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

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

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

From this reading When the sun rose again and Chip awoke, she scarce knew where she was.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

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

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading When the sun rose again and Chip awoke, she scarce knew where she was.

a yard adjoining a barn

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

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

From this reading "When life looks darkest to ye, count yer blessin's, boy, count yer blessin's."--Old Cy Walker.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

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

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

a youthful male person

From this reading "When life looks darkest to ye, count yer blessin's, boy, count yer blessin's."--Old Cy Walker.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading When the sun rose again and Chip awoke, she scarce knew where she was.

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From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading "When life looks darkest to ye, count yer blessin's, boy, count yer blessin's."--Old Cy Walker.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

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

From this reading "When life looks darkest to ye, count yer blessin's, boy, count yer blessin's."--Old Cy Walker.

superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading "When life looks darkest to ye, count yer blessin's, boy, count yer blessin's."--Old Cy Walker.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

underpants worn by men

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

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

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

plural of “fitting” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

plural of “handle” — the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

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

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

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

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When the sun rose again and Chip awoke, she scarce knew where she was.

of a pale purple color

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "When life looks darkest to ye, count yer blessin's, boy, count yer blessin's."--Old Cy Walker.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

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

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "When life looks darkest to ye, count yer blessin's, boy, count yer blessin's."--Old Cy Walker.

a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

possessive form of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

plain-woven cotton fabric

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

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

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "When life looks darkest to ye, count yer blessin's, boy, count yer blessin's."--Old Cy Walker.

out of fashion

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

above and across; more than

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

coated with paint

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

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

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading When the sun rose again and Chip awoke, she scarce knew where she was.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

only a very short time before

From this reading When the sun rose again and Chip awoke, she scarce knew where she was.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

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

From this reading When the sun rose again and Chip awoke, she scarce knew where she was.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

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

From this reading When the sun rose again and Chip awoke, she scarce knew where she was.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

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

From this reading When the sun rose again and Chip awoke, she scarce knew where she was.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

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

From this reading "When life looks darkest to ye, count yer blessin's, boy, count yer blessin's."--Old Cy Walker.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

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

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

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From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

precisely as stated

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)

From this reading "When life looks darkest to ye, count yer blessin's, boy, count yer blessin's."--Old Cy Walker.

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

From this reading When the sun rose again and Chip awoke, she scarce knew where she was.

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

From this reading Below she could hear ducks quacking, now and then a barnyard monarch's defiant crow, from farther away came the rippling sound of running water, and as she lay and listened to the medley, a robin lit on the tree-top not ten feet away and chirped as he peered into her window.

at the time that

From this reading "When life looks darkest to ye, count yer blessin's, boy, count yer blessin's."--Old Cy Walker.

in or at the place that

From this reading When the sun rose again and Chip awoke, she scarce knew where she was.

a Caucasian

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Outside, and almost reaching the one window of her little room, was the top of an apple tree in full bloom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

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From this reading A scent of lavender mingled with apple blossoms became noticeable; then the few and very old-fashioned fittings of the room,--a chest of drawers with little brass handles, over it a narrow mirror with gilt frame, two wood-seated chairs painted blue, and white muslin curtains draped away from the window.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "When life looks darkest to ye, count yer blessin's, boy, count yer blessin's."--Old Cy Walker.

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

From this reading "When life looks darkest to ye, count yer blessin's, boy, count yer blessin's."--Old Cy Walker.