Chapter XIV

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

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

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

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

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

(Roman mythology) goddess of agriculture; counterpart of Greek Demeter

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

a small house with a single story

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)

From this reading --CUNNINGHAM.

past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

experiencing delirium

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

a public act of denouncing

From this reading With that last terrible denunciation on her lips, Ketura had fled from the room, from the house, out into the night.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading With that last terrible denunciation on her lips, Ketura had fled from the room, from the house, out into the night.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

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

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

marked by or paying little heed or attention

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

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

From this reading With that last terrible denunciation on her lips, Ketura had fled from the room, from the house, out into the night.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE NEW HOME.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading With that last terrible denunciation on her lips, Ketura had fled from the room, from the house, out into the night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With that last terrible denunciation on her lips, Ketura had fled from the room, from the house, out into the night.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

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

From this reading With that last terrible denunciation on her lips, Ketura had fled from the room, from the house, out into the night.

immediately past

From this reading With that last terrible denunciation on her lips, Ketura had fled from the room, from the house, out into the night.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading With that last terrible denunciation on her lips, Ketura had fled from the room, from the house, out into the night.

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

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE NEW HOME.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading With that last terrible denunciation on her lips, Ketura had fled from the room, from the house, out into the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With that last terrible denunciation on her lips, Ketura had fled from the room, from the house, out into the night.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

a person who travels by foot

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

possessing material wealth

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

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

From this reading With that last terrible denunciation on her lips, Ketura had fled from the room, from the house, out into the night.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

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

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

plural of “sheaf” — a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

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

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

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

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

commanding attention

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading With that last terrible denunciation on her lips, Ketura had fled from the room, from the house, out into the night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With that last terrible denunciation on her lips, Ketura had fled from the room, from the house, out into the night.

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

From this reading THE NEW HOME.

in the direction of

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

up to a particular time

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

in a wanton manner

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

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

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

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

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

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

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

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

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

which person or people

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With that last terrible denunciation on her lips, Ketura had fled from the room, from the house, out into the night.

common North American vine with compound leaves and bluish-black berrylike fruit

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Half delirious with mingled triumph, fiendish joy, and the pitch of passion into which she had wrought herself, she walked with rapid, excited strides along, heedless of whither she went, until she suddenly ran with stunning force against another pedestrian who was coming toward her.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading "Yellow sheaves from rich Ceres the cottage had crowned, Green rushes were strewed on the floor; The casements sweet woodbine crept wantonly round, And decked the sod-seats at the door."