Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

without aim; in an aimless manner

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

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

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

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

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

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

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

a beckoning gesture

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

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

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

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

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

come together

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

divisible by two

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

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

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

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

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

brought together in one place

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

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

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

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

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

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

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

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

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

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

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

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

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

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

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

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

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

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

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

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

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

be motionless, in suspension

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

in the near future

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

in the recent past

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

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

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

a gap between cloud masses

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

the work of a sailor

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

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

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

a step in walking or running

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

plural of “surrender” — acceptance of despair

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

the environmental condition

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

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

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She had suffered during the few days that had followed her interview with Gladwyne and even the sharp encounter with Miss Marple in which she had recently indulged had not cheered her, though it had left her friend smarting.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

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

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

marked by or paying little heed or attention

From this reading Fallen leaves, glowing brown and red, had gathered thick beneath one hedgerow and more came slowly sailing down; but Bella brushed through them unheeding, oblivious to her surroundings.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Presently she looked around with interest as a figure appeared farther up the road, and recognizing the fine poise and vigorous stride, she stopped and waited.

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

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

at the time that

From this reading GLADWYNE SURRENDERS Evening was drawing on when Bella strolled aimlessly down the ascending road that led to Marple's residence.

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

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On one hand of the road there was a deep rift, filled with shadow, in which a beck murmured among the stones, and the oaks that climbed to the ridge above flung their great branches against the saffron glow in the western sky.