Chapter IX

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

From this reading Occasionally in the distance the bright mirror of a small pond glittered, resting lonely, as if lost in the midst of the deep forest.

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

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

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

From this reading Occasionally in the distance the bright mirror of a small pond glittered, resting lonely, as if lost in the midst of the deep forest.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Occasionally in the distance the bright mirror of a small pond glittered, resting lonely, as if lost in the midst of the deep forest.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

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

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

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From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Occasionally in the distance the bright mirror of a small pond glittered, resting lonely, as if lost in the midst of the deep forest.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading This forest loneliness had, however, something fascinating in it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading This forest loneliness had, however, something fascinating in it.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

reflecting light

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Occasionally in the distance the bright mirror of a small pond glittered, resting lonely, as if lost in the midst of the deep forest.

coins made of gold

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

in a graceful manner

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

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

From this reading This forest loneliness had, however, something fascinating in it.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

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

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This forest loneliness had, however, something fascinating in it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Occasionally in the distance the bright mirror of a small pond glittered, resting lonely, as if lost in the midst of the deep forest.

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

From this reading This forest loneliness had, however, something fascinating in it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This forest loneliness had, however, something fascinating in it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading This forest loneliness had, however, something fascinating in it.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Occasionally in the distance the bright mirror of a small pond glittered, resting lonely, as if lost in the midst of the deep forest.

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

From this reading Occasionally in the distance the bright mirror of a small pond glittered, resting lonely, as if lost in the midst of the deep forest.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Occasionally in the distance the bright mirror of a small pond glittered, resting lonely, as if lost in the midst of the deep forest.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading Occasionally in the distance the bright mirror of a small pond glittered, resting lonely, as if lost in the midst of the deep forest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally in the distance the bright mirror of a small pond glittered, resting lonely, as if lost in the midst of the deep forest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

and nothing more

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

a small lake

From this reading Occasionally in the distance the bright mirror of a small pond glittered, resting lonely, as if lost in the midst of the deep forest.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Occasionally in the distance the bright mirror of a small pond glittered, resting lonely, as if lost in the midst of the deep forest.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

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

From this reading Occasionally in the distance the bright mirror of a small pond glittered, resting lonely, as if lost in the midst of the deep forest.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading This forest loneliness had, however, something fascinating in it.

past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

not in physical motion

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

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

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This forest loneliness had, however, something fascinating in it.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Here and there brilliant red and gold flashed through the bushes, but the forest itself still rested fresh and aromatic in its green dusk.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

having come into contact

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

in the direction of

From this reading Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

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 Beneath the crowns of the century-old trees bending gracefully toward each other, deep, cool shadows glided, and in the openings golden sunshine lay glistening on the flowers which bloomed here in the light.

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

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

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

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was touched by the first slight breath of autumn; that touch which has not yet brought withering and death, but has only steeped the landscape in richer coloring.