Chapter XX

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

anew

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

(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 It is true, they could not look out through the new windows, but much light could enter where all had been darkness before.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

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

From this reading They wished to have their windows ornamental as well as useful; and it was Philip's suggestion that they should try an imitation of stained glass.

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

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.

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

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.

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

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

the state (usually of a woman) of having no children or being unable to have children

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is true, they could not look out through the new windows, but much light could enter where all had been darkness before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It is true, they could not look out through the new windows, but much light could enter where all had been darkness before.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is true, they could not look out through the new windows, but much light could enter where all had been darkness before.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It is true, they could not look out through the new windows, but much light could enter where all had been darkness before.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It is true, they could not look out through the new windows, but much light could enter where all had been darkness before.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

the act of discovering something

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

to come or go into

From this reading It is true, they could not look out through the new windows, but much light could enter where all had been darkness before.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

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From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading They wished to have their windows ornamental as well as useful; and it was Philip's suggestion that they should try an imitation of stained glass.

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

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

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

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

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

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They wished to have their windows ornamental as well as useful; and it was Philip's suggestion that they should try an imitation of stained glass.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading They wished to have their windows ornamental as well as useful; and it was Philip's suggestion that they should try an imitation of stained glass.

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

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.

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

From this reading It is true, they could not look out through the new windows, but much light could enter where all had been darkness before.

any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

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 The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It is true, they could not look out through the new windows, but much light could enter where all had been darkness before.

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

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is true, they could not look out through the new windows, but much light could enter where all had been darkness before.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

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

From this reading It is true, they could not look out through the new windows, but much light could enter where all had been darkness before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is true, they could not look out through the new windows, but much light could enter where all had been darkness before.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

From this reading They wished to have their windows ornamental as well as useful; and it was Philip's suggestion that they should try an imitation of stained glass.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It is true, they could not look out through the new windows, but much light could enter where all had been darkness before.

owed as a debt

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading They wished to have their windows ornamental as well as useful; and it was Philip's suggestion that they should try an imitation of stained glass.

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

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They wished to have their windows ornamental as well as useful; and it was Philip's suggestion that they should try an imitation of stained glass.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

in the near future

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading They wished to have their windows ornamental as well as useful; and it was Philip's suggestion that they should try an imitation of stained glass.

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

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading They wished to have their windows ornamental as well as useful; and it was Philip's suggestion that they should try an imitation of stained glass.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

carry out

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They wished to have their windows ornamental as well as useful; and it was Philip's suggestion that they should try an imitation of stained glass.

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

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

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

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

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

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.

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

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true, they could not look out through the new windows, but much light could enter where all had been darkness before.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading They wished to have their windows ornamental as well as useful; and it was Philip's suggestion that they should try an imitation of stained glass.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.

being of use or service

From this reading They wished to have their windows ornamental as well as useful; and it was Philip's suggestion that they should try an imitation of stained glass.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

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

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They wished to have their windows ornamental as well as useful; and it was Philip's suggestion that they should try an imitation of stained glass.

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

From this reading The two blocks of isinglass which they had brought away on their first visit were ample for their purpose; and as soon as they had secured their supply of fat pine-knots for light in the long winter evenings, they set about constructing two windows to take the place of the sliding boards which closed those openings in the cold, snowy days.

in or at the place that

From this reading It is true, they could not look out through the new windows, but much light could enter where all had been darkness before.

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

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND THE PRISMATIC FOWLS Owing to the difficulties of the passage through the cave of the bats, and the utter barrenness of the rocky half-acre which lay at its other end, the three soldiers never entered it again during the fall and winter which followed its discovery.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading They wished to have their windows ornamental as well as useful; and it was Philip's suggestion that they should try an imitation of stained glass.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Time was nothing to the soldiers in these late autumn days; and, indeed, the more of it they could spend on any work they undertook, the more such work contributed to their contentment and happiness.