Chapter I

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

From this reading A clatter of hoofs on the gravel of the driveway.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

later than; following

From this reading The two kissed very tenderly, for they were lovers still, after seven years of married life.

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

From this reading A shout from the rider as he swung himself down from the saddle:

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading A clatter of hoofs on the gravel of the driveway.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A shout from the rider as he swung himself down from the saddle:

a road leading up to a private house

From this reading A clatter of hoofs on the gravel of the driveway.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The two kissed very tenderly, for they were lovers still, after seven years of married life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A shout from the rider as he swung himself down from the saddle:

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading A clatter of hoofs on the gravel of the driveway.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A shout from the rider as he swung himself down from the saddle:

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

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A shout from the rider as he swung himself down from the saddle:

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading A clatter of hoofs on the gravel of the driveway.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading The two kissed very tenderly, for they were lovers still, after seven years of married life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The two kissed very tenderly, for they were lovers still, after seven years of married life.

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From this reading "Lou!"

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading The two kissed very tenderly, for they were lovers still, after seven years of married life.

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

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

joined in matrimony

From this reading The two kissed very tenderly, for they were lovers still, after seven years of married life.

come together

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

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

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A clatter of hoofs on the gravel of the driveway.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A clatter of hoofs on the gravel of the driveway.

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

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading A shout from the rider as he swung himself down from the saddle:

put a saddle on

From this reading A shout from the rider as he swung himself down from the saddle:

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The two kissed very tenderly, for they were lovers still, after seven years of married life.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading A shout from the rider as he swung himself down from the saddle:

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

not in physical motion

From this reading The two kissed very tenderly, for they were lovers still, after seven years of married life.

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

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

the rays of the sun

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

in a swift manner

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading A shout from the rider as he swung himself down from the saddle:

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading The two kissed very tenderly, for they were lovers still, after seven years of married life.

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

From this reading A clatter of hoofs on the gravel of the driveway.

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

From this reading The two kissed very tenderly, for they were lovers still, after seven years of married life.

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

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

in the direction of

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

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

From this reading The two kissed very tenderly, for they were lovers still, after seven years of married life.

precisely as stated

From this reading The two kissed very tenderly, for they were lovers still, after seven years of married life.

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

From this reading The two kissed very tenderly, for they were lovers still, after seven years of married life.

which person or people

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A woman came swiftly from the cool shadows of the porch into the brilliance of the summer sunlight, to meet the man who now advanced toward her with fond, smiling eagerness.

a late time of life

From this reading The two kissed very tenderly, for they were lovers still, after seven years of married life.