Chapter V

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

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

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

From this reading Now these same trees stood bleak and bare in the February twilight, almost knee-deep in drifts of snow.

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

From this reading Now these same trees stood bleak and bare in the February twilight, almost knee-deep in drifts of snow.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

a line of approach

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

completely unclothed

From this reading Now these same trees stood bleak and bare in the February twilight, almost knee-deep in drifts of snow.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

offering little or no hope

From this reading Now these same trees stood bleak and bare in the February twilight, almost knee-deep in drifts of snow.

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

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

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

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

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

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

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From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along

From this reading Now these same trees stood bleak and bare in the February twilight, almost knee-deep in drifts of snow.

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From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading Now these same trees stood bleak and bare in the February twilight, almost knee-deep in drifts of snow.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

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

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

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

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

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

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

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

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

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

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

coming only to the ankle or knee

From this reading Now these same trees stood bleak and bare in the February twilight, almost knee-deep in drifts of snow.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

work consisting of (or resembling) lace fabric

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

set afire or burning

From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

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

From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

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

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

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 In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

engage in

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

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

From this reading Now these same trees stood bleak and bare in the February twilight, almost knee-deep in drifts of snow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

and nothing more

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Now these same trees stood bleak and bare in the February twilight, almost knee-deep in drifts of snow.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

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

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Now these same trees stood bleak and bare in the February twilight, almost knee-deep in drifts of snow.

with low volume

From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Now these same trees stood bleak and bare in the February twilight, almost knee-deep in drifts of snow.

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

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

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

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

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

From this reading Now these same trees stood bleak and bare in the February twilight, almost knee-deep in drifts of snow.

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

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

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

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Now these same trees stood bleak and bare in the February twilight, almost knee-deep in drifts of snow.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

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

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.

at the time that

From this reading She had known it only in midsummer, when the great trees at Locust arched their leafy branches above the avenue, to make a giant arbour of green.

in or at the place that

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

a Caucasian

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Instead of a green lacework of vines, icicles hung between the tall white pillars of the porch, gleaming like silver where the light from the front windows streamed out upon them, and lay in far-reaching paths across the snow.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading In the long drawing-room, softly lighted by many candles and the glow of a great wood fire, the Little Colonel sat on the arm of her father's chair.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading WHAT A LETTER BROUGHT ABOUT LLOYDSBORO VALLEY would have seemed a strange place to Joyce, could she have followed her letter back to Kentucky.