Chapter XV

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

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The birds twittered in the pine-trees as we walked beneath, and the air was saturated with health and healing.

(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 Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

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

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

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

From this reading The birds twittered in the pine-trees as we walked beneath, and the air was saturated with health and healing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The birds twittered in the pine-trees as we walked beneath, and the air was saturated with health and healing.

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The birds twittered in the pine-trees as we walked beneath, and the air was saturated with health and healing.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

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

From this reading Sunday morning came.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

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

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day was perfect.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

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

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

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

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

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

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

the natural process by which the body repairs itself

From this reading The birds twittered in the pine-trees as we walked beneath, and the air was saturated with health and healing.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading The birds twittered in the pine-trees as we walked beneath, and the air was saturated with health and healing.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

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

From this reading The birds twittered in the pine-trees as we walked beneath, and the air was saturated with health and healing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

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

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

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

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Sunday morning came.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

on one occasion

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The day was perfect.

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From this reading The birds twittered in the pine-trees as we walked beneath, and the air was saturated with health and healing.

being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance

From this reading The birds twittered in the pine-trees as we walked beneath, and the air was saturated with health and healing.

only a very short time before

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

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

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

inspiring awe

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Sunday morning came.

express in words

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

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

From this reading The day was perfect.

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

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

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 Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

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

From this reading The birds twittered in the pine-trees as we walked beneath, and the air was saturated with health and healing.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The birds twittered in the pine-trees as we walked beneath, and the air was saturated with health and healing.

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

From this reading The day was perfect.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The birds twittered in the pine-trees as we walked beneath, and the air was saturated with health and healing.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

a Caucasian

From this reading Great white billowy clouds floated lazily across the face of the blue ether, a gentle breeze scarcely noticeable stirred the leaves of the trees, and all nature seemed sublime.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The birds twittered in the pine-trees as we walked beneath, and the air was saturated with health and healing.

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

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.

produce a literary work

From this reading The Man had told me the week before that what he would tell me to-day was of much importance--that I need not write it down at once for I could not forget.