Chapter IV

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

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

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

From this reading INFLUENCE Sunday dawned fair and sweet.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

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

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Breakfast passed away without incident.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Breakfast passed away without incident.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading INFLUENCE Sunday dawned fair and sweet.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

not still wet

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

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From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading INFLUENCE Sunday dawned fair and sweet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

in a greedy manner

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

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

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

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

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

a single distinct event

From this reading Breakfast passed away without incident.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading INFLUENCE Sunday dawned fair and sweet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

immediately past

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

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

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

wetness caused by water

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

having or characterized by or consisting of one syllable

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

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

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

and nothing more

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Breakfast passed away without incident.

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

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading INFLUENCE Sunday dawned fair and sweet.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading INFLUENCE Sunday dawned fair and sweet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

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

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

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

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

precisely as stated

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.

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

From this reading Ellice was doubtful as to the consequences of last night's escapade; it was one sign of triumph for the new governess that the child was already growing uneasy, uncertain of herself.

(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

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

From this reading A sharp shower during the night had freshened the garden and watered the parched ground, which had drunk the moisture up greedily, carrying it down to the roots of the grass and already bringing back the resurrection colour to the brown dried blades in the meadows.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Breakfast passed away without incident.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Beyond the usual morning greeting, the young people remained very quiet, and gave only monosyllabic answers to Margaret's attempts at conversation.