Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

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

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

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

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

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

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

completely unclothed

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading The red barns were bigger and "homier" than those of the day before, and the little stone farmhouses most inviting.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading (What if Jack should be interned!) But it was a miniature Vienna.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Goldenrod, not yet in bloom, might have been planted purposely, in borders, mixed with sumach.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The red barns were bigger and "homier" than those of the day before, and the little stone farmhouses most inviting.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The red barns were bigger and "homier" than those of the day before, and the little stone farmhouses most inviting.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Goldenrod, not yet in bloom, might have been planted purposely, in borders, mixed with sumach.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Goldenrod, not yet in bloom, might have been planted purposely, in borders, mixed with sumach.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The red barns were bigger and "homier" than those of the day before, and the little stone farmhouses most inviting.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

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

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

plural of “farmhouse” — house for a farmer and family

From this reading The red barns were bigger and "homier" than those of the day before, and the little stone farmhouses most inviting.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was quite a shock to find ourselves suddenly in "Vienna."

moving swiftly

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

any of numerous chiefly summer-blooming and fall-blooming North American plants especially of the genus Solidago

From this reading Goldenrod, not yet in bloom, might have been planted purposely, in borders, mixed with sumach.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

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

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Goldenrod, not yet in bloom, might have been planted purposely, in borders, mixed with sumach.

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

From this reading The red barns were bigger and "homier" than those of the day before, and the little stone farmhouses most inviting.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

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

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

past form of “intern” — deprive of freedom

From this reading (What if Jack should be interned!) But it was a miniature Vienna.

attractive and tempting

From this reading The red barns were bigger and "homier" than those of the day before, and the little stone farmhouses most inviting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was quite a shock to find ourselves suddenly in "Vienna."

a small worthless amount

From this reading (What if Jack should be interned!) But it was a miniature Vienna.

plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

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

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Goldenrod, not yet in bloom, might have been planted purposely, in borders, mixed with sumach.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading (What if Jack should be interned!) But it was a miniature Vienna.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Goldenrod, not yet in bloom, might have been planted purposely, in borders, mixed with sumach.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The red barns were bigger and "homier" than those of the day before, and the little stone farmhouses most inviting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Goldenrod, not yet in bloom, might have been planted purposely, in borders, mixed with sumach.

an insignificant place

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading It was quite a shock to find ourselves suddenly in "Vienna."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Goldenrod, not yet in bloom, might have been planted purposely, in borders, mixed with sumach.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading Goldenrod, not yet in bloom, might have been planted purposely, in borders, mixed with sumach.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite a shock to find ourselves suddenly in "Vienna."

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The red barns were bigger and "homier" than those of the day before, and the little stone farmhouses most inviting.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

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

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading It was quite a shock to find ourselves suddenly in "Vienna."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading (What if Jack should be interned!) But it was a miniature Vienna.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

bypass

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The red barns were bigger and "homier" than those of the day before, and the little stone farmhouses most inviting.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading It was quite a shock to find ourselves suddenly in "Vienna."

a shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus)

From this reading Goldenrod, not yet in bloom, might have been planted purposely, in borders, mixed with sumach.

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The red barns were bigger and "homier" than those of the day before, and the little stone farmhouses most inviting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

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

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

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

From this reading The red barns were bigger and "homier" than those of the day before, and the little stone farmhouses most inviting.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

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

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss

From this reading It was quite a shock to find ourselves suddenly in "Vienna."

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

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

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

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading (What if Jack should be interned!) But it was a miniature Vienna.

at the time that

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We had groves to drive through, and little leafy roads like Surrey lanes, that looked innocent enough to lead nowhere, but somehow we managed to skip from valley to valley with a sensation almost of flying; and if the roads were like Surrey, the colour of the earth--when a bare place showed in a meadow--was rose-pink as Devon.

but in spite of that

From this reading Goldenrod, not yet in bloom, might have been planted purposely, in borders, mixed with sumach.