Chapter IV

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

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

a member of any of the North American Indian groups speaking an Algonquian language and originally living in the subarctic regions of eastern Canada

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Spring lay on the mountain tops--summer filled the valleys, with all the gradations between.

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

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

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

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Spring lay on the mountain tops--summer filled the valleys, with all the gradations between.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

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

From this reading Spring lay on the mountain tops--summer filled the valleys, with all the gradations between.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

a state of high honor

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

plural of “gradation” — relative position in a graded series

From this reading Spring lay on the mountain tops--summer filled the valleys, with all the gradations between.

in a gradual manner

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

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

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

only a very short time before

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

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

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

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

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

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

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

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

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

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 Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

position 1,000,000 in a countable series of things

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

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

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Spring lay on the mountain tops--summer filled the valleys, with all the gradations between.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

and nothing more

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

by chance

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

in a regular manner

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

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

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

the season of growth

From this reading Spring lay on the mountain tops--summer filled the valleys, with all the gradations between.

light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

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

From this reading Spring lay on the mountain tops--summer filled the valleys, with all the gradations between.

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From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

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

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

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

From this reading He had driven over the road regularly since earlier in the month, and had seen the hills acquire glory so gradually that this day to him was only as other days--a bit more pleasant than some, but hardly more exciting.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

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

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

of the highest quality

From this reading Spring lay on the mountain tops--summer filled the valleys, with all the gradations between.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Spring lay on the mountain tops--summer filled the valleys, with all the gradations between.

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

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

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

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

a Caucasian

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

which person or people

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE DEEP WOODS OF ENCHANTMENT That green which is known only to June lay upon the hills.

a late time of life

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.

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

From this reading To the young man who drove the hack which runs daily between Lake Placid and Spruce Lodge the scenery was not especially interesting.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Algonquin, Tahawus and Whiteface--but a little before grim with the burden of endless years--rousing from their long, white sleep, had put on, for the millionth time, perhaps, the fleeting mantle of youth.