Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

how long something has existed

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

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

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

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

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

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

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

weak from exhaustion

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

one or the other of two

From this reading In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

opinion or judgment

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

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

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

plural of “grasshopper” — terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping

From this reading In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

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

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

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

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

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

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

not polite

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

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

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

having leaves or leaves as specified; often used in combination

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

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

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

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

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

overgrown with moss

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

easily agitated

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

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

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

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

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

above and across; more than

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

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

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

a short musical composition with words

From this reading In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

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

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

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

From this reading In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

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

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

carry out

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

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

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

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

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page:

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

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

not slowed or blocked or interfered with

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

characterized by abundance of verdure

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

in a hearty manner

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

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 In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

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

From this reading In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

in or at the place that

From this reading A little distance from him, where the sun beat down warmly, unhindered by any shade, lolled a colored man whose look now and then strayed to the reading figure.

changing to a lighter color

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

belonging to which person

From this reading On a verdant bank reclined a man, whose advanced age might be indicated in his whitening locks, but whose bright eyes, and the quick, nervous movements as he leafed the pages of a small, green-covered book, made negative the first analysis.

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

From this reading In a meadow that stretched fair and wide on either side of the water, innumerable grasshoppers were singing their song of summer.

plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading Drooping willows dipped their pendant branches in the stream that foamed and rippled over green, mossy stones.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A glance over the shoulder of the reader, were one so impolite as to take that liberty, would have disclosed, among others, this passage on the printed page: