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 A dear old lady tells us this story in the late autumn evenings.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

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

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

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

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

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

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading A dear old lady tells us this story in the late autumn evenings.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

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From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The moors beyond the window take strange expressions in the twilight, and fold mysteries into their hollows with the shadows of the night.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Indoor things begin to have meaning looks of their own, our limbs grow quiet, and our brains begin to work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

dearly loved

From this reading A dear old lady tells us this story in the late autumn evenings.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

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

From this reading A dear old lady tells us this story in the late autumn evenings.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The moors beyond the window take strange expressions in the twilight, and fold mysteries into their hollows with the shadows of the night.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

moving swiftly

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading The moors beyond the window take strange expressions in the twilight, and fold mysteries into their hollows with the shadows of the night.

your parents

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Indoor things begin to have meaning looks of their own, our limbs grow quiet, and our brains begin to work.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Indoor things begin to have meaning looks of their own, our limbs grow quiet, and our brains begin to work.

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From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

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

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

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

From this reading The moors beyond the window take strange expressions in the twilight, and fold mysteries into their hollows with the shadows of the night.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

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

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

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

From this reading A dear old lady tells us this story in the late autumn evenings.

located, suited for, or taking place within a building

From this reading Indoor things begin to have meaning looks of their own, our limbs grow quiet, and our brains begin to work.

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From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The moors beyond the window take strange expressions in the twilight, and fold mysteries into their hollows with the shadows of the night.

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

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A dear old lady tells us this story in the late autumn evenings.

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From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

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

From this reading A dear old lady tells us this story in the late autumn evenings.

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From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Indoor things begin to have meaning looks of their own, our limbs grow quiet, and our brains begin to work.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Indoor things begin to have meaning looks of their own, our limbs grow quiet, and our brains begin to work.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Indoor things begin to have meaning looks of their own, our limbs grow quiet, and our brains begin to work.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading The moors beyond the window take strange expressions in the twilight, and fold mysteries into their hollows with the shadows of the night.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading The moors beyond the window take strange expressions in the twilight, and fold mysteries into their hollows with the shadows of the night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The moors beyond the window take strange expressions in the twilight, and fold mysteries into their hollows with the shadows of the night.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indoor things begin to have meaning looks of their own, our limbs grow quiet, and our brains begin to work.

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

From this reading A dear old lady tells us this story in the late autumn evenings.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Indoor things begin to have meaning looks of their own, our limbs grow quiet, and our brains begin to work.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Indoor things begin to have meaning looks of their own, our limbs grow quiet, and our brains begin to work.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Indoor things begin to have meaning looks of their own, our limbs grow quiet, and our brains begin to work.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The moors beyond the window take strange expressions in the twilight, and fold mysteries into their hollows with the shadows of the night.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

deliver by singing

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

make an explosive sound

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A dear old lady tells us this story in the late autumn evenings.

lacking natural ease

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The moors beyond the window take strange expressions in the twilight, and fold mysteries into their hollows with the shadows of the night.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

carry out

From this reading The moors beyond the window take strange expressions in the twilight, and fold mysteries into their hollows with the shadows of the night.

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From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading A dear old lady tells us this story in the late autumn evenings.

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

From this reading A dear old lady tells us this story in the late autumn evenings.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Indoor things begin to have meaning looks of their own, our limbs grow quiet, and our brains begin to work.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

as much as a thimble will hold

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Indoor things begin to have meaning looks of their own, our limbs grow quiet, and our brains begin to work.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A dear old lady tells us this story in the late autumn evenings.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

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

From this reading Now the harvest is in, huge haycocks shelter the gable, the honey is strained and put by in jars, the apples are ripened and stored; the logs begin to sputter and sing in the big parlour at evening, hot cakes to steam on the tea-table, and the pleasant lamp-lit hours to spread themselves.

a group of soldiers

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The moors beyond the window take strange expressions in the twilight, and fold mysteries into their hollows with the shadows of the night.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A dear old lady tells us this story in the late autumn evenings.

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

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

at the time that

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The moors beyond the window take strange expressions in the twilight, and fold mysteries into their hollows with the shadows of the night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The moors beyond the window take strange expressions in the twilight, and fold mysteries into their hollows with the shadows of the night.

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

From this reading Indoor things begin to have meaning looks of their own, our limbs grow quiet, and our brains begin to work.

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

From this reading The maids in the kitchen sing wild ballads to one another round the ingle; and when one of us young folks threads the rambling passages above to fetch a stray thimble from one of the lavender-scented bed-rooms, she comes back flying down the great hollow staircase as if a troop of ghosts were at her heels.