Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

feeling or showing anger

From this reading “Callum ghos’ flower,” said Joe doggedly; “spirits angry when touchum.

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

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

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

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

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

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From this reading “Callum ghos’ flower,” said Joe doggedly; “spirits angry when touchum.

come together as in a cluster or flock

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Come ’way, Miss Debbiline.”

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From this reading Come ’way, Miss Debbiline.”

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading THE GHOST FLOWER “Me no diggum up,” said Joe decidedly.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

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From this reading THE GHOST FLOWER “Me no diggum up,” said Joe decidedly.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

with obstinate determination

From this reading “Callum ghos’ flower,” said Joe doggedly; “spirits angry when touchum.

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From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

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

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading THE GHOST FLOWER “Me no diggum up,” said Joe decidedly.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

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From this reading “Callum ghos’ flower,” said Joe doggedly; “spirits angry when touchum.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading THE GHOST FLOWER “Me no diggum up,” said Joe decidedly.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

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

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

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

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

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

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

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

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

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

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

having a pattern of fretwork or latticework

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

The formal questioning of a suspect by police detectives or magistrates.

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

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From this reading THE GHOST FLOWER “Me no diggum up,” said Joe decidedly.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

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

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE GHOST FLOWER “Me no diggum up,” said Joe decidedly.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Come ’way, Miss Debbiline.”

overgrown with moss

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

form in clay, wax, etc

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

not any; not one

From this reading THE GHOST FLOWER “Me no diggum up,” said Joe decidedly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE GHOST FLOWER “Me no diggum up,” said Joe decidedly.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

temporarily incapable of speaking

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading “Callum ghos’ flower,” said Joe doggedly; “spirits angry when touchum.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

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

From this reading THE GHOST FLOWER “Me no diggum up,” said Joe decidedly.

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From this reading “Callum ghos’ flower,” said Joe doggedly; “spirits angry when touchum.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

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

From this reading THE GHOST FLOWER “Me no diggum up,” said Joe decidedly.

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

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

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

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Come ’way, Miss Debbiline.”

at the time that

From this reading “Callum ghos’ flower,” said Joe doggedly; “spirits angry when touchum.

during the time that

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

a Caucasian

From this reading He stood knee deep in pale green ferns growing among heavy shadows formed by the interlaced branches of trees overhead, his eyes fixed on a group of etherially white flowers springing up from the richest of leaf mould on a mossy bank at a little distance from him.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Vivienne knelt by the wax-like cluster of flower interrogation points in speechless delight, while Armour stood above her saying in quiet amusement, “Why don’t you dig it up, Joe?”