Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The said road is raised by about three feet above the level of the land on either side.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

later than; following

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

anew

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

at or in the front

From this reading Straight ahead stretched out the long vista of that peculiar glory of Brockhurst, its avenue of Scotch firs.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

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

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

a line of approach

From this reading Straight ahead stretched out the long vista of that peculiar glory of Brockhurst, its avenue of Scotch firs.

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

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

next to; at the side of

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

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

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

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

From this reading Straight ahead stretched out the long vista of that peculiar glory of Brockhurst, its avenue of Scotch firs.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The said road is raised by about three feet above the level of the land on either side.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

rid of obstructions

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

clearly or sharply defined to the mind

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

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

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

increase twofold

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

one or the other of two

From this reading The said road is raised by about three feet above the level of the land on either side.

divisible by two

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

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

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading Straight ahead stretched out the long vista of that peculiar glory of Brockhurst, its avenue of Scotch firs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

a state of high honor

From this reading Straight ahead stretched out the long vista of that peculiar glory of Brockhurst, its avenue of Scotch firs.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

put a harness

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

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

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

arriving at a place or position

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

located inward

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

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

From this reading The said road is raised by about three feet above the level of the land on either side.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Straight ahead stretched out the long vista of that peculiar glory of Brockhurst, its avenue of Scotch firs.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The said road is raised by about three feet above the level of the land on either side.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

the act of departing

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The said road is raised by about three feet above the level of the land on either side.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Straight ahead stretched out the long vista of that peculiar glory of Brockhurst, its avenue of Scotch firs.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

not divisible by two

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

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

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Straight ahead stretched out the long vista of that peculiar glory of Brockhurst, its avenue of Scotch firs.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

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

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Straight ahead stretched out the long vista of that peculiar glory of Brockhurst, its avenue of Scotch firs.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The said road is raised by about three feet above the level of the land on either side.

wandering freely

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

furnished or strengthened with ribs

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

precisely, exactly

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

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From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The said road is raised by about three feet above the level of the land on either side.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

except for; apart from

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading Straight ahead stretched out the long vista of that peculiar glory of Brockhurst, its avenue of Scotch firs.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

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

From this reading The said road is raised by about three feet above the level of the land on either side.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

the season of growth

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Straight ahead stretched out the long vista of that peculiar glory of Brockhurst, its avenue of Scotch firs.

having the color of dry straw

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Straight ahead stretched out the long vista of that peculiar glory of Brockhurst, its avenue of Scotch firs.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

in or at that place or location

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The said road is raised by about three feet above the level of the land on either side.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

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

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

not having makeup on

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

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

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading Straight ahead stretched out the long vista of that peculiar glory of Brockhurst, its avenue of Scotch firs.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

in or at the place that

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading The trunks of them, rough-barked and purple below, red, smooth and glistering above, shot up some thirty odd feet--straight as the pillars of an ancient temple--before the branches, sweeping outward and downward, met, making a whispering, living canopy overhead, through which the sunshine fell in tremulous shafts, upon the shining coats and gleaming harness of the horses, upon Ormiston's clear-cut, bronzed face and upright figure, and upon the even, straw-coloured gravel of the road.

a Caucasian

From this reading As the white gate of the inner park--the gray unpainted palings ranging far away to right and left--swung to behind them, and Henry the groom, after a smart run, clambered up into his place again beside Camp on the back seat of the double dog-cart, Richard's spirits rose.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading CONCERNING THAT WHICH, THANK GOD, HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY The merry spring sky was clear, save in the south where a vast perspective of dappled cloud lay against it, leaving winding rivers of blue here and there, as does ribbed sand for the incoming tide.