used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
anew
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In seemly half-mourning the round of dissipation began again, Richard objecting to being kept in a glass case any longer.
aspireverbUS /əˈspaɪr/
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading But this time they ceased to aspire to stage boxes and the gorgeous luxury of distinguished night restaurants.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading The world muffled itself up for coming winter days, and the purveyors of pleasure in the capital were astir.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
bargesnounUS /ˈbɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In seemly half-mourning the round of dissipation began again, Richard objecting to being kept in a glass case any longer.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In seemly half-mourning the round of dissipation began again, Richard objecting to being kept in a glass case any longer.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading But this time they ceased to aspire to stage boxes and the gorgeous luxury of distinguished night restaurants.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this time they ceased to aspire to stage boxes and the gorgeous luxury of distinguished night restaurants.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The world muffled itself up for coming winter days, and the purveyors of pleasure in the capital were astir.
cargoesnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊz/
plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In seemly half-mourning the round of dissipation began again, Richard objecting to being kept in a glass case any longer.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But this time they ceased to aspire to stage boxes and the gorgeous luxury of distinguished night restaurants.
chestnutsnounUS /ˈtʃesnəts/
plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The world muffled itself up for coming winter days, and the purveyors of pleasure in the capital were astir.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The world muffled itself up for coming winter days, and the purveyors of pleasure in the capital were astir.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading In seemly half-mourning the round of dissipation began again, Richard objecting to being kept in a glass case any longer.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading But this time they ceased to aspire to stage boxes and the gorgeous luxury of distinguished night restaurants.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The world muffled itself up for coming winter days, and the purveyors of pleasure in the capital were astir.
foraged
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From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading In seemly half-mourning the round of dissipation began again, Richard objecting to being kept in a glass case any longer.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading But this time they ceased to aspire to stage boxes and the gorgeous luxury of distinguished night restaurants.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
half-mourning
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From this reading In seemly half-mourning the round of dissipation began again, Richard objecting to being kept in a glass case any longer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The world muffled itself up for coming winter days, and the purveyors of pleasure in the capital were astir.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In seemly half-mourning the round of dissipation began again, Richard objecting to being kept in a glass case any longer.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
for more time
From this reading In seemly half-mourning the round of dissipation began again, Richard objecting to being kept in a glass case any longer.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading But this time they ceased to aspire to stage boxes and the gorgeous luxury of distinguished night restaurants.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading The world muffled itself up for coming winter days, and the purveyors of pleasure in the capital were astir.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But this time they ceased to aspire to stage boxes and the gorgeous luxury of distinguished night restaurants.
objectingverbUS /əbˈdʒektɪŋ/
-ing form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading In seemly half-mourning the round of dissipation began again, Richard objecting to being kept in a glass case any longer.
odoriferousadjective
emitting an odor
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The world muffled itself up for coming winter days, and the purveyors of pleasure in the capital were astir.
purveyorsnounUS /pərˈveɪərz/
plural of “purveyor” — someone who supplies provisions (especially food)
From this reading The world muffled itself up for coming winter days, and the purveyors of pleasure in the capital were astir.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading But this time they ceased to aspire to stage boxes and the gorgeous luxury of distinguished night restaurants.
Richard
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From this reading In seemly half-mourning the round of dissipation began again, Richard objecting to being kept in a glass case any longer.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In seemly half-mourning the round of dissipation began again, Richard objecting to being kept in a glass case any longer.
seemlyadjective
according with custom or propriety
From this reading In seemly half-mourning the round of dissipation began again, Richard objecting to being kept in a glass case any longer.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading But this time they ceased to aspire to stage boxes and the gorgeous luxury of distinguished night restaurants.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But this time they ceased to aspire to stage boxes and the gorgeous luxury of distinguished night restaurants.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this time they ceased to aspire to stage boxes and the gorgeous luxury of distinguished night restaurants.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But this time they ceased to aspire to stage boxes and the gorgeous luxury of distinguished night restaurants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
twigsnounUS /twɪɡz/
plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The world muffled itself up for coming winter days, and the purveyors of pleasure in the capital were astir.
vistanounUS /ˈvɪstə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The world muffled itself up for coming winter days, and the purveyors of pleasure in the capital were astir.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
widenedverbUS /ˈwaɪdənd/
past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
wild-ducks
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From this reading Once more the vista of grey water through the opening in the branches widened, tame wild-ducks foraged along the banks, and the barges, sinking deep into the water under their cargoes of odoriferous summer fruit, drifted lazily to market.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The world muffled itself up for coming winter days, and the purveyors of pleasure in the capital were astir.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world muffled itself up for coming winter days, and the purveyors of pleasure in the capital were astir.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The twigs of the chestnuts had again put on their yellow gloves, and many a leaf started on a whirling journey down the canal.
