Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

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

From this reading “And calling sinful man to pray, Loud, long, and deep the bell had tolled.”

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In many climates the sky would have been thought clear and lucid for a noontide.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading “And calling sinful man to pray, Loud, long, and deep the bell had tolled.”

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

a citizen of an English borough

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading “And calling sinful man to pray, Loud, long, and deep the bell had tolled.”

marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

rid of obstructions

From this reading In many climates the sky would have been thought clear and lucid for a noontide.

plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading In many climates the sky would have been thought clear and lucid for a noontide.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

a female human offspring

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading “And calling sinful man to pray, Loud, long, and deep the bell had tolled.”

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

emanating from God

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

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From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In many climates the sky would have been thought clear and lucid for a noontide.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

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

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

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

From this reading “And calling sinful man to pray, Loud, long, and deep the bell had tolled.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In many climates the sky would have been thought clear and lucid for a noontide.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

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

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

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

From this reading In many climates the sky would have been thought clear and lucid for a noontide.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

immediately past

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading “And calling sinful man to pray, Loud, long, and deep the bell had tolled.”

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading “And calling sinful man to pray, Loud, long, and deep the bell had tolled.”

(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

From this reading In many climates the sky would have been thought clear and lucid for a noontide.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

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

From this reading “And calling sinful man to pray, Loud, long, and deep the bell had tolled.”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In many climates the sky would have been thought clear and lucid for a noontide.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

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

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

the middle of the day

From this reading In many climates the sky would have been thought clear and lucid for a noontide.

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

above and across; more than

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading “And calling sinful man to pray, Loud, long, and deep the bell had tolled.”

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

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

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

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

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

Identical; not different.

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

plural of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

the process whereby something is shed

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

From this reading “And calling sinful man to pray, Loud, long, and deep the bell had tolled.”

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading In many climates the sky would have been thought clear and lucid for a noontide.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

completely neat and clean

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

plural of “surface” — the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

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

From this reading “And calling sinful man to pray, Loud, long, and deep the bell had tolled.”

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

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

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

From this reading In many climates the sky would have been thought clear and lucid for a noontide.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

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

From this reading “And calling sinful man to pray, Loud, long, and deep the bell had tolled.”

past form of “toll” — ring slowly

From this reading “And calling sinful man to pray, Loud, long, and deep the bell had tolled.”

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

directed up

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

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

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

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

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

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

From this reading The moon had risen, and its orb was shedding a flood of light over the dark outline of pines which crowned the eastern mountain.

during the time that

From this reading --Scotts Burgher While Richard and Monsieur Le Quoi, attended by Benjamin, proceeded to the academy by a foot-path through the snow, the judge, his daughter, the divine, and the Major took a more circuitous route to the same place by the streets of the village.

a Caucasian

From this reading The stars twinkled in the heavens, like the last glimmerings of distant fire, so much were they obscured by the overwhelming radiance of the atmosphere; the rays from the moon striking upon the smooth, white surfaces of the lake and fields, reflecting upward a light that was brightened by the spotless color of the immense bodies of snow which covered the earth.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In many climates the sky would have been thought clear and lucid for a noontide.