Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

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

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Cold morning, madame!" remarked the porter, who came to bring more wood for the sitting-room fire before breakfast.

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

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

enclosed in or set off by a border or box

From this reading He was a polite and pleasant man, but I could have boxed his ears.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "Cold morning, madame!" remarked the porter, who came to bring more wood for the sitting-room fire before breakfast.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Cold morning, madame!" remarked the porter, who came to bring more wood for the sitting-room fire before breakfast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

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

From this reading "Cold morning, madame!" remarked the porter, who came to bring more wood for the sitting-room fire before breakfast.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

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

From this reading He was a polite and pleasant man, but I could have boxed his ears.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He was a polite and pleasant man, but I could have boxed his ears.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Cold morning, madame!" remarked the porter, who came to bring more wood for the sitting-room fire before breakfast.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

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

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was a polite and pleasant man, but I could have boxed his ears.

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

From this reading He was a polite and pleasant man, but I could have boxed his ears.

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

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

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

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

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

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

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

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading "Cold morning, madame!" remarked the porter, who came to bring more wood for the sitting-room fire before breakfast.

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

From this reading He was a polite and pleasant man, but I could have boxed his ears.

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

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

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

From this reading "Cold morning, madame!" remarked the porter, who came to bring more wood for the sitting-room fire before breakfast.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

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

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

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

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

make a painting

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He was a polite and pleasant man, but I could have boxed his ears.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading He was a polite and pleasant man, but I could have boxed his ears.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading "Cold morning, madame!" remarked the porter, who came to bring more wood for the sitting-room fire before breakfast.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Cold morning, madame!" remarked the porter, who came to bring more wood for the sitting-room fire before breakfast.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

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

From this reading "Cold morning, madame!" remarked the porter, who came to bring more wood for the sitting-room fire before breakfast.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

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

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

the rays of the sun

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

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

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

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

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

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

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

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

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

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

From this reading I was glad to see sunshine, for this was the day of our flight into the north, and if the sky frowned on the enterprise Lady Turnour might frown too, in spite of Bertie and his chateau.

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

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

at the time that

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

during the time that

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.

a Caucasian

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

which person or people

From this reading "Cold morning, madame!" remarked the porter, who came to bring more wood for the sitting-room fire before breakfast.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind sang me to sleep that night in Nimes--sang in my dreams, and sang me awake when morning turned a white searchlight on my eyelids.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading "Cold morning, madame!" remarked the porter, who came to bring more wood for the sitting-room fire before breakfast.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It was cold, and I trembled lest the word "snow" should be dropped by the bridegroom into the ear of the bride; but nothing was said of the weather or of any change in the programme, while I and paint and powder and copper tresses were doing what Nature had refused to do for her ladyship.