Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

in the past

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

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From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

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

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

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

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

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

From this reading “‘Now who are thou of the darksome brow Who wanderest here so free?’

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “‘Oh, I’m one that will walk the green green woods, Nor ever ask leave of thee.’”—S. M.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

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

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading “‘Now who are thou of the darksome brow Who wanderest here so free?’

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

bearing an heraldic device

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

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

From this reading “‘Now who are thou of the darksome brow Who wanderest here so free?’

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

a person who is markedly small

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

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

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

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

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

at any time

From this reading “‘Oh, I’m one that will walk the green green woods, Nor ever ask leave of thee.’”—S. M.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading “‘Now who are thou of the darksome brow Who wanderest here so free?’

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

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

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading “‘Oh, I’m one that will walk the green green woods, Nor ever ask leave of thee.’”—S. M.

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

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “‘Now who are thou of the darksome brow Who wanderest here so free?’

temporary military shelter

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

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

From this reading “‘Oh, I’m one that will walk the green green woods, Nor ever ask leave of thee.’”—S. M.

tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

go away from a place

From this reading “‘Oh, I’m one that will walk the green green woods, Nor ever ask leave of thee.’”—S. M.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

plural of “lichen” — any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

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 The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading “‘Oh, I’m one that will walk the green green woods, Nor ever ask leave of thee.’”—S. M.

an instance of becoming narrow

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading “‘Oh, I’m one that will walk the green green woods, Nor ever ask leave of thee.’”—S. M.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “‘Now who are thou of the darksome brow Who wanderest here so free?’

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “‘Now who are thou of the darksome brow Who wanderest here so free?’

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “‘Oh, I’m one that will walk the green green woods, Nor ever ask leave of thee.’”—S. M.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “‘Oh, I’m one that will walk the green green woods, Nor ever ask leave of thee.’”—S. M.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

above and across; more than

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

the act of departing politely

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

a course of conduct

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

in an impolite manner

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading “‘Oh, I’m one that will walk the green green woods, Nor ever ask leave of thee.’”—S. M.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

get rid of

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “‘Now who are thou of the darksome brow Who wanderest here so free?’

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From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “‘Oh, I’m one that will walk the green green woods, Nor ever ask leave of thee.’”—S. M.

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

From this reading “‘Now who are thou of the darksome brow Who wanderest here so free?’

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading “‘Oh, I’m one that will walk the green green woods, Nor ever ask leave of thee.’”—S. M.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading “‘Now who are thou of the darksome brow Who wanderest here so free?’

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

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

in the direction of

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

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

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

green foliage

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading “‘Oh, I’m one that will walk the green green woods, Nor ever ask leave of thee.’”—S. M.

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From this reading “‘Now who are thou of the darksome brow Who wanderest here so free?’

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

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

past form of “wattle” — build of or with wattle

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

in or at the place that

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

which person or people

From this reading “‘Now who are thou of the darksome brow Who wanderest here so free?’

belonging to which person

From this reading The long shadows lay across an open green glade, narrowing towards one end, where a path, nearly lost amid dwarf furze, crested heather, and soft bent-grass, led towards a hut, rudely constructed of sods of turf and branches of trees, whose gray crackling foliage contrasted with the fresh verdure around.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “‘Oh, I’m one that will walk the green green woods, Nor ever ask leave of thee.’”—S. M.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

band or rope made of twisted twigs or stems

From this reading There was no endeavour at a window, nor chimney; but the door of wattled boughs was carefully secured by a long twisted withe.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading A FINE EVENING—six centuries ago—shed a bright parting light over Alton Wood, illuminating the gray lichens that clung to the rugged trunks of the old oak trees, and shining on the smoother bark of the graceful beech, with that sidelong light that, towards evening, gives an especial charm to woodland scenery.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading “‘Oh, I’m one that will walk the green green woods, Nor ever ask leave of thee.’”—S. M.