Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

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

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

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

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

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From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading The sky was overcast, and a chill clung to the stream side and haunted the hollows.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading The sky was overcast, and a chill clung to the stream side and haunted the hollows.

a bounded scope

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

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

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

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

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading The young man's humour, unfortunately, was only too much in harmony with the more melancholy suggestions of the scene.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading The sky was overcast, and a chill clung to the stream side and haunted the hollows.

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

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading The sky was overcast, and a chill clung to the stream side and haunted the hollows.

toward home

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

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

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The young man's humour, unfortunately, was only too much in harmony with the more melancholy suggestions of the scene.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

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

From this reading The young man's humour, unfortunately, was only too much in harmony with the more melancholy suggestions of the scene.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The young man's humour, unfortunately, was only too much in harmony with the more melancholy suggestions of the scene.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading The young man's humour, unfortunately, was only too much in harmony with the more melancholy suggestions of the scene.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The young man's humour, unfortunately, was only too much in harmony with the more melancholy suggestions of the scene.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The young man's humour, unfortunately, was only too much in harmony with the more melancholy suggestions of the scene.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

and nothing more

From this reading The young man's humour, unfortunately, was only too much in harmony with the more melancholy suggestions of the scene.

the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

From this reading The sky was overcast, and a chill clung to the stream side and haunted the hollows.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

not often

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

on the contrary

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

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

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The young man's humour, unfortunately, was only too much in harmony with the more melancholy suggestions of the scene.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

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

From this reading The sky was overcast, and a chill clung to the stream side and haunted the hollows.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sky was overcast, and a chill clung to the stream side and haunted the hollows.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

in the near future

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

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

From this reading The sky was overcast, and a chill clung to the stream side and haunted the hollows.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading The young man's humour, unfortunately, was only too much in harmony with the more melancholy suggestions of the scene.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

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

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But their loveliness was hectic, a loveliness as it seemed, at all events at first sight, of death and burial, rather than of life and hope.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

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

From this reading The sky was overcast, and a chill clung to the stream side and haunted the hollows.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The young man's humour, unfortunately, was only too much in harmony with the more melancholy suggestions of the scene.

by bad luck

From this reading The young man's humour, unfortunately, was only too much in harmony with the more melancholy suggestions of the scene.

under normal conditions

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

precisely as stated

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

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

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The young man's humour, unfortunately, was only too much in harmony with the more melancholy suggestions of the scene.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading TELLING HOW DICKIE'S SOUL WAS SOMEWHAT SICK, AND HOW HE MET FAIR WOMEN ON THE CONFINES OF A WOOD RICHARD CALMADY rode homeward through the autumn woods, and the aspect of them was very lovely.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading For Richard was by nature something of a poet, though he but rarely wrote verses, and usually burned them as soon as written, being scholar enough to know and feel impatient of the "second best."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young man's humour, unfortunately, was only too much in harmony with the more melancholy suggestions of the scene.