Chapter IX

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

From this reading "MY PUPILS" That summer was a very, very lovely one.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

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

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

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

From this reading It scarcely rained, and when it did, it was generally in the night.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

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

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

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

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

an occurrence of something

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

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

From this reading It scarcely rained, and when it did, it was generally in the night.

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

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

at any time

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

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From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

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

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

usually; as a rule

From this reading It scarcely rained, and when it did, it was generally in the night.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

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

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

in a joyous manner

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

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

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

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

From this reading It scarcely rained, and when it did, it was generally in the night.

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

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It scarcely rained, and when it did, it was generally in the night.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading "MY PUPILS" That summer was a very, very lovely one.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

used to form the superlative

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "MY PUPILS" That summer was a very, very lovely one.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

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

From this reading It scarcely rained, and when it did, it was generally in the night.

not any; not one

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

no person; not anyone

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "MY PUPILS" That summer was a very, very lovely one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

above and across; more than

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

the local environment

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

a full supply

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

by chance

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading "MY PUPILS" That summer was a very, very lovely one.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain

From this reading It scarcely rained, and when it did, it was generally in the night.

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

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

make unhappy

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

only a very short time before

From this reading It scarcely rained, and when it did, it was generally in the night.

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

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

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

From this reading "MY PUPILS" That summer was a very, very lovely one.

the rays of the sun

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

express a supposition

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "MY PUPILS" That summer was a very, very lovely one.

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

From this reading It scarcely rained, and when it did, it was generally in the night.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

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

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

a special situation

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

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

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

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

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Every living thing seemed bubbling over with content; the flowers and blossoms were as fresh in July as in May; never had the birds been quite so busy and merry; and as for the butterflies, there was no counting their number or variety.

precisely as stated

From this reading "MY PUPILS" That summer was a very, very lovely one.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

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

From this reading "MY PUPILS" That summer was a very, very lovely one.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

(usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

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

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

at the time that

From this reading It scarcely rained, and when it did, it was generally in the night.

in or at the place that

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

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

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

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

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So the little brooks danced along their way as happily as ever, enjoying the sunshine, and with no murmurs from the little fishes to sadden their pretty songs, no fears for themselves of their full bright life running short.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading If it is "an ill wind that brings nobody any good," on the other hand I suppose that few winds are so good that they bring nobody any harm, so possibly in some parts of the country people _may_ have suffered that year for want of water; but this was not the case at Evercombe, where there were plenty of most well-behaved springs, which--or some of which at least--had never been known to run dry.