Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

later than; following

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

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

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

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

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading This time it was answered, and she recognized the voice.

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

From this reading Millicent shivered from the cold as she sent a sharp cry ringing across the woods.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

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

From this reading Millicent shivered from the cold as she sent a sharp cry ringing across the woods.

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

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Millicent shivered from the cold as she sent a sharp cry ringing across the woods.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

half asleep

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Millicent shivered from the cold as she sent a sharp cry ringing across the woods.

the act of departing

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

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

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

a high place

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

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

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

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

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

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

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

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

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This time it was answered, and she recognized the voice.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

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From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

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

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

in motion

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

not any; not one

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

and nothing more

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

above and across; more than

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading This time it was answered, and she recognized the voice.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading Millicent shivered from the cold as she sent a sharp cry ringing across the woods.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

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

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

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

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Millicent shivered from the cold as she sent a sharp cry ringing across the woods.

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

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Millicent shivered from the cold as she sent a sharp cry ringing across the woods.

a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

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

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading Millicent shivered from the cold as she sent a sharp cry ringing across the woods.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

not in physical motion

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

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

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

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

From this reading This time it was answered, and she recognized the voice.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This time it was answered, and she recognized the voice.

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

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

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 The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

precisely as stated

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading This time it was answered, and she recognized the voice.

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

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

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

From this reading The trees below were sharper in form, but everything was very still; only the thunder of the fall seemed to have increased in depth of tone.

at the time that

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

during the time that

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Millicent had no intention of going to sleep among the rocks, but after a while she grew drowsy, and when at length she raised her head with a start the moon hung over the hills across the river, flooding the heights above her with a silvery light.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Millicent shivered from the cold as she sent a sharp cry ringing across the woods.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Looking down, she could see Lisle's black figure moving cautiously along the ledge, for although the lower rocks were wrapped in shadow it is never altogether dark in the northern summer.