Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

plural of “acorn” — fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

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

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

plural of “aspen” — any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

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

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

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

From this reading "A dozen ghosts couldn't have managed to make themselves more of a nuisance."

the first light of day

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

the first light of day

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

having the place or position changed

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading "A dozen ghosts couldn't have managed to make themselves more of a nuisance."

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading "A dozen ghosts couldn't have managed to make themselves more of a nuisance."

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

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

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "A dozen ghosts couldn't have managed to make themselves more of a nuisance."

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

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

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

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

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

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

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

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

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

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

engage in

From this reading "A dozen ghosts couldn't have managed to make themselves more of a nuisance."

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "A dozen ghosts couldn't have managed to make themselves more of a nuisance."

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

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

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

From this reading "A dozen ghosts couldn't have managed to make themselves more of a nuisance."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

easily agitated

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive

From this reading "A dozen ghosts couldn't have managed to make themselves more of a nuisance."

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

an angry dispute

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

worried and uneasy

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

covered with frost

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

a reddish brown homespun fabric

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

third-person singular of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

filled with shade

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

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

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

the season of growth

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

not in physical motion

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

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

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

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

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

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

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "A dozen ghosts couldn't have managed to make themselves more of a nuisance."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

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

From this reading "A dozen ghosts couldn't have managed to make themselves more of a nuisance."

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

having or showing markings that resemble veins

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

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

From this reading It was a rimy October morning, and the sun rising slowly above the shadowy aspens in the graveyard, shone dimly through the transparent silver veil that hung over the landscape.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

at the time that

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

in or at the place that

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

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

From this reading "By Jove, it's these confounded acorns that keep me awake," thought Gay, with a nervous irritation which was characteristic of him when he had been disturbed.

which person or people

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.

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

From this reading The leaves, still russet and veined with purple on the boughs overhead, lay in brown wind-rifts along the drive, where they had been blown during the night before the changeful weather had settled into a frosty stillness at daybreak.

in the company of; together with

From this reading GAY RUSHES INTO A QUARREL AND SECURES A KISS At dawn next morning Jonathan Gay, who had spent a restless night in his uncle's room, came out into the circular drive with his gun on his shoulder, and strolled in the direction of the meadows beyond the haunted Poplar Spring at the end of the lawn.