Chapter XL · How Madeline Rose Again

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

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

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From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

later than; following

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

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

From this reading The air, moreover, was full of that cool, balmy sweetness which so often in our chill climate precedes the resurrection of the spring.

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

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

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

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading The air, moreover, was full of that cool, balmy sweetness which so often in our chill climate precedes the resurrection of the spring.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

for the reason that

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading The air, moreover, was full of that cool, balmy sweetness which so often in our chill climate precedes the resurrection of the spring.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading The air, moreover, was full of that cool, balmy sweetness which so often in our chill climate precedes the resurrection of the spring.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The air, moreover, was full of that cool, balmy sweetness which so often in our chill climate precedes the resurrection of the spring.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The day was very mild for winter tide, the sun was shining gently, and here and there from the dark earth a snowdrop was peeping.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day was very mild for winter tide, the sun was shining gently, and here and there from the dark earth a snowdrop was peeping.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The day was very mild for winter tide, the sun was shining gently, and here and there from the dark earth a snowdrop was peeping.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

divisible by two

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

in a faint and feeble manner

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

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

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The day was very mild for winter tide, the sun was shining gently, and here and there from the dark earth a snowdrop was peeping.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The air, moreover, was full of that cool, balmy sweetness which so often in our chill climate precedes the resurrection of the spring.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The day was very mild for winter tide, the sun was shining gently, and here and there from the dark earth a snowdrop was peeping.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

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

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The day was very mild for winter tide, the sun was shining gently, and here and there from the dark earth a snowdrop was peeping.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

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

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

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

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

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

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading The day was very mild for winter tide, the sun was shining gently, and here and there from the dark earth a snowdrop was peeping.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading The air, moreover, was full of that cool, balmy sweetness which so often in our chill climate precedes the resurrection of the spring.

attach to a support

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The air, moreover, was full of that cool, balmy sweetness which so often in our chill climate precedes the resurrection of the spring.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The air, moreover, was full of that cool, balmy sweetness which so often in our chill climate precedes the resurrection of the spring.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

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

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

-ing form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading The day was very mild for winter tide, the sun was shining gently, and here and there from the dark earth a snowdrop was peeping.

by chance

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading The air, moreover, was full of that cool, balmy sweetness which so often in our chill climate precedes the resurrection of the spring.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

on the contrary

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion

From this reading The air, moreover, was full of that cool, balmy sweetness which so often in our chill climate precedes the resurrection of the spring.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

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

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The day was very mild for winter tide, the sun was shining gently, and here and there from the dark earth a snowdrop was peeping.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

common anemone of eastern North America with solitary pink-tinged white flowers

From this reading The day was very mild for winter tide, the sun was shining gently, and here and there from the dark earth a snowdrop was peeping.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The air, moreover, was full of that cool, balmy sweetness which so often in our chill climate precedes the resurrection of the spring.

the season of growth

From this reading The air, moreover, was full of that cool, balmy sweetness which so often in our chill climate precedes the resurrection of the spring.

in a strange manner

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

possessive form of “sutherland” — Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading The air, moreover, was full of that cool, balmy sweetness which so often in our chill climate precedes the resurrection of the spring.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.

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

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The day was very mild for winter tide, the sun was shining gently, and here and there from the dark earth a snowdrop was peeping.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading The day was very mild for winter tide, the sun was shining gently, and here and there from the dark earth a snowdrop was peeping.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

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

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

precisely as stated

From this reading The day was very mild for winter tide, the sun was shining gently, and here and there from the dark earth a snowdrop was peeping.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Leaning on the arm of Adèle Lambert, she passed feebly across the green lawn in front of the house, and gained a garden seat in a quiet walk leading to the home farm.

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

From this reading A few days after Edgar Sutherland’s visit to Mount Eden, Jane Peartree walked out for the first time after her illness into the sun.

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

From this reading The day was very mild for winter tide, the sun was shining gently, and here and there from the dark earth a snowdrop was peeping.

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

From this reading The air, moreover, was full of that cool, balmy sweetness which so often in our chill climate precedes the resurrection of the spring.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The day was very mild for winter tide, the sun was shining gently, and here and there from the dark earth a snowdrop was peeping.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading She wore the plain cap and gown of the other inmates of the Home, and even in that simple costume (or rather, perhaps, because of it) she looked strangely beautiful.