Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

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

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

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

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

completely unclothed

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The dry, springy turf had become a swamp, and phantom-like wreaths of mist blurred and saddened the landscape.

indistinct or hazy in outline

From this reading The dry, springy turf had become a swamp, and phantom-like wreaths of mist blurred and saddened the landscape.

a structural member used to stiffen a framework

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

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

From this reading Every vestige of coloring had died out of the landscape--from the sea, the clouds, and the heath.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading Every vestige of coloring had died out of the landscape--from the sea, the clouds, and the heath.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Every vestige of coloring had died out of the landscape--from the sea, the clouds, and the heath.

fall in drops

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

weak from exhaustion

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

half asleep

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The dry, springy turf had become a swamp, and phantom-like wreaths of mist blurred and saddened the landscape.

possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every vestige of coloring had died out of the landscape--from the sea, the clouds, and the heath.

to or in any or all places

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

comparative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

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

From this reading The dry, springy turf had become a swamp, and phantom-like wreaths of mist blurred and saddened the landscape.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading Every vestige of coloring had died out of the landscape--from the sea, the clouds, and the heath.

common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

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

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

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

From this reading The dry, springy turf had become a swamp, and phantom-like wreaths of mist blurred and saddened the landscape.

a relaxed comfortable feeling

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

for more time

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

become covered with mist

From this reading The dry, springy turf had become a swamp, and phantom-like wreaths of mist blurred and saddened the landscape.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

not any; not one

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Every vestige of coloring had died out of the landscape--from the sea, the clouds, and the heath.

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

From this reading The dry, springy turf had become a swamp, and phantom-like wreaths of mist blurred and saddened the landscape.

a coniferous tree

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

plural of “raindrop” — a drop of rain

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

past form of “sadden” — make unhappy

From this reading The dry, springy turf had become a swamp, and phantom-like wreaths of mist blurred and saddened the landscape.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Every vestige of coloring had died out of the landscape--from the sea, the clouds, and the heath.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

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

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

the season of growth

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

elastic; rebounds readily

From this reading The dry, springy turf had become a swamp, and phantom-like wreaths of mist blurred and saddened the landscape.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

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

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading The dry, springy turf had become a swamp, and phantom-like wreaths of mist blurred and saddened the landscape.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

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

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

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

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

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 The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading The dry, springy turf had become a swamp, and phantom-like wreaths of mist blurred and saddened the landscape.

an indication that something has been present

From this reading Every vestige of coloring had died out of the landscape--from the sea, the clouds, and the heath.

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

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

at the time that

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

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

From this reading The sweet stirring of the summer wind amongst the pine trees had given place to the melancholy drip of raindrops falling from their heavy, drooping branches on to the soddened ground.

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

From this reading It was the earth's mourning season, when the air has neither the keen freshness of winter, the buoyancy of spring, the sweet drowsy languor of summer, or the bracing exhilaration of autumn.

plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading The dry, springy turf had become a swamp, and phantom-like wreaths of mist blurred and saddened the landscape.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING Grayness reigned everywhere--in the sky, on the hillside, and on the bare moor, no longer made resplendent by the gleaming beauty of the purple heather and fainter flashes of yellow gorse.