Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But, about Apple Orchard, which we have introduced to the reader in a manner somewhat abrupt and unceremonious.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading But, about Apple Orchard, which we have introduced to the reader in a manner somewhat abrupt and unceremonious.

the state of being absent

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

(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 On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

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

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

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

From this reading Apple Orchard had about it an indefinable air of moral happiness and domestic comfort.

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

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading AT APPLE ORCHARD.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT APPLE ORCHARD.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

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

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

-ing form of “burden” — weight down with a load

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, about Apple Orchard, which we have introduced to the reader in a manner somewhat abrupt and unceremonious.

a period of 100 years

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Apple Orchard had about it an indefinable air of moral happiness and domestic comfort.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Apple Orchard had about it an indefinable air of moral happiness and domestic comfort.

a very small circular shape

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

a short vivid experience

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

the act of departing

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

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

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Apple Orchard had about it an indefinable air of moral happiness and domestic comfort.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But, about Apple Orchard, which we have introduced to the reader in a manner somewhat abrupt and unceremonious.

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

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

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

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words

From this reading Apple Orchard had about it an indefinable air of moral happiness and domestic comfort.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading But, about Apple Orchard, which we have introduced to the reader in a manner somewhat abrupt and unceremonious.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

immediately past

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

plural of “locust” — migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But, about Apple Orchard, which we have introduced to the reader in a manner somewhat abrupt and unceremonious.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading Apple Orchard had about it an indefinable air of moral happiness and domestic comfort.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

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

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

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

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading AT APPLE ORCHARD.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

by chance

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

with speed

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading But, about Apple Orchard, which we have introduced to the reader in a manner somewhat abrupt and unceremonious.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

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

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But, about Apple Orchard, which we have introduced to the reader in a manner somewhat abrupt and unceremonious.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

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

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

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

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

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

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

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

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

without ceremony or formality

From this reading But, about Apple Orchard, which we have introduced to the reader in a manner somewhat abrupt and unceremonious.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

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

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But, about Apple Orchard, which we have introduced to the reader in a manner somewhat abrupt and unceremonious.

at the time that

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

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

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

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

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On a bright October morning, when the last century was rapidly going down hill, and all old things began to give way to the new, the sun was shining in upon the breakfast room at Apple Orchard with a joyous splendor, which, perhaps, he had never before displayed in tarrying at that domain, or any other.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was one of those old wooden houses, which dot our valleys in Virginia almost at every turn--contented with their absence from the gay flashing world of cities, and raising proudly their moss-covered roofs between the branches of wide spreading oaks, and haughty pines, and locusts, burdening the air with perfume.