Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

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

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

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

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

eagerly desirous

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

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

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The summer had returned, and a hardier growth had sprung up from the ground enriched by the decay of the autumn.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The summer had returned, and a hardier growth had sprung up from the ground enriched by the decay of the autumn.

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

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

overly sweet

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading His passion had run its inevitable course of desire, fulfilment, and exhaustion.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading The summer had returned, and a hardier growth had sprung up from the ground enriched by the decay of the autumn.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading His passion had run its inevitable course of desire, fulfilment, and exhaustion.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

the act of discovering something

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality

From this reading The summer had returned, and a hardier growth had sprung up from the ground enriched by the decay of the autumn.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

divisible by two

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

extreme fatigue

From this reading His passion had run its inevitable course of desire, fulfilment, and exhaustion.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

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

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

having the brilliant orange-red color of flames

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading His passion had run its inevitable course of desire, fulfilment, and exhaustion.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The summer had returned, and a hardier growth had sprung up from the ground enriched by the decay of the autumn.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The summer had returned, and a hardier growth had sprung up from the ground enriched by the decay of the autumn.

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

From this reading His passion had run its inevitable course of desire, fulfilment, and exhaustion.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

comparative of “hardy” — having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The summer had returned, and a hardier growth had sprung up from the ground enriched by the decay of the autumn.

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

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

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

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

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

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

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

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

not relating to or responsive to individual persons

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

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

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading His passion had run its inevitable course of desire, fulfilment, and exhaustion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His passion had run its inevitable course of desire, fulfilment, and exhaustion.

possessive form of “jordan” — a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

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

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading His passion had run its inevitable course of desire, fulfilment, and exhaustion.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

a course of conduct

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

with speed

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The summer had returned, and a hardier growth had sprung up from the ground enriched by the decay of the autumn.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading His passion had run its inevitable course of desire, fulfilment, and exhaustion.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

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

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

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

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

the season of growth

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The summer had returned, and a hardier growth had sprung up from the ground enriched by the decay of the autumn.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

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

From this reading The summer had returned, and a hardier growth had sprung up from the ground enriched by the decay of the autumn.

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

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

in a confused mass

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

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

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

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

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

in the direction of

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

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 TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The summer had returned, and a hardier growth had sprung up from the ground enriched by the decay of the autumn.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading So closely had it followed the changing seasons, that it seemed, in a larger and more impersonal aspect, as much a product of the soil as did the flame-coloured lilies that bloomed in the Haunt's Walk.

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

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

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

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

at the time that

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

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

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He walked rapidly, and his face wore an anxious and harassed expression, for he was making the unpleasant discovery that even stolen sweets may become cloying to a surfeited palate.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading TANGLED THREADS In front of Molly, the path, deep in silvery orchard grass, wound through the pasture to the witch-hazel thicket at Jordan's Journey; and when she entered the shelter of the trees, Gay came, whistling, toward her from the direction of the Poplar Spring.