Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading WEDDING BELLS A vine on Mavity Bence's porch turned to blood crimson.

contrary to your interests or welfare

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

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

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

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

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

any thing at all

From this reading Uncle Pros's injuries brought these two into closer relations than anything had yet done.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading WEDDING BELLS A vine on Mavity Bence's porch turned to blood crimson.

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From this reading WEDDING BELLS A vine on Mavity Bence's porch turned to blood crimson.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading WEDDING BELLS A vine on Mavity Bence's porch turned to blood crimson.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Uncle Pros's injuries brought these two into closer relations than anything had yet done.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Uncle Pros's injuries brought these two into closer relations than anything had yet done.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Gray Stoddard was her one source of comfort--and terror.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading WEDDING BELLS A vine on Mavity Bence's porch turned to blood crimson.

-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In these days Johnnie used to leave the mill in the evening and go directly to the hospital.

without deviation

From this reading In these days Johnnie used to leave the mill in the evening and go directly to the hospital.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Uncle Pros's injuries brought these two into closer relations than anything had yet done.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In these days Johnnie used to leave the mill in the evening and go directly to the hospital.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In these days Johnnie used to leave the mill in the evening and go directly to the hospital.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Gray Stoddard was her one source of comfort--and terror.

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

From this reading Uncle Pros's injuries brought these two into closer relations than anything had yet done.

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

From this reading Gray Stoddard was her one source of comfort--and terror.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading In these days Johnnie used to leave the mill in the evening and go directly to the hospital.

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

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Uncle Pros's injuries brought these two into closer relations than anything had yet done.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Uncle Pros's injuries brought these two into closer relations than anything had yet done.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

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

From this reading In these days Johnnie used to leave the mill in the evening and go directly to the hospital.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

go away from a place

From this reading In these days Johnnie used to leave the mill in the evening and go directly to the hospital.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

without good reason

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

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

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

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

From this reading WEDDING BELLS A vine on Mavity Bence's porch turned to blood crimson.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading In these days Johnnie used to leave the mill in the evening and go directly to the hospital.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WEDDING BELLS A vine on Mavity Bence's porch turned to blood crimson.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Gray Stoddard was her one source of comfort--and terror.

coated with paint

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading WEDDING BELLS A vine on Mavity Bence's porch turned to blood crimson.

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

From this reading Uncle Pros's injuries brought these two into closer relations than anything had yet done.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Uncle Pros's injuries brought these two into closer relations than anything had yet done.

past form of “sift” — move as if through a sieve

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Gray Stoddard was her one source of comfort--and terror.

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

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

From this reading Gray Stoddard was her one source of comfort--and terror.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Gray Stoddard was her one source of comfort--and terror.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Uncle Pros's injuries brought these two into closer relations than anything had yet done.

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

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In these days Johnnie used to leave the mill in the evening and go directly to the hospital.

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

From this reading WEDDING BELLS A vine on Mavity Bence's porch turned to blood crimson.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading WEDDING BELLS A vine on Mavity Bence's porch turned to blood crimson.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Uncle Pros's injuries brought these two into closer relations than anything had yet done.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading In these days Johnnie used to leave the mill in the evening and go directly to the hospital.

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading WEDDING BELLS A vine on Mavity Bence's porch turned to blood crimson.

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

From this reading Gray Stoddard was her one source of comfort--and terror.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading WEDDING BELLS A vine on Mavity Bence's porch turned to blood crimson.

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

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

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

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Its leaves parted from the stem in the gay Autumn wind, and sifted lightly down to join the painted foliage of the two little maples which struggled for existence against an adverse world, crouching beaten and torn at the curb.

but in spite of that

From this reading Uncle Pros's injuries brought these two into closer relations than anything had yet done.