Chapter XL · Chapter 40

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

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

later than; following

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

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

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

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

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

move towards

From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

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

From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

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

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

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From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

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From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

terminate

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

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From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

one or the other of two

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

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From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

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From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

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

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

plural of “float” — the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

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

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

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

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

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From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

(Islam) the will of Allah

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

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

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

the force of workers available

From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

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

From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

a river in northeastern England that flows generally southeastward to join the Trent River and form the Humber

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

propel with a paddle

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

in a peaceful manner

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

be standing; be upright

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

United States electrical engineer and inventor (born in Germany) (1865-1923)

From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

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From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

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

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

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

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

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

From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

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

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

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

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

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 KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

freshwater aquatic bird

From this reading The paddle crept in and out so gently, so lazily and peacefully, that the dabchicks and other waterfowl did not cease their chatter of nests and other April matters as the canoe glided by.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.

in or at the place that

From this reading KISMET Between Brandon in Suffolk and Thetford in Norfolk runs a quiet river, the Little Ouse, where few boats break the stillness of the water.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading On either bank stand whispering beech-trees, and so low is the music of the leaves that the message of Ely's distant bells floats through them on a quiet evening as far as Brandon and beyond it.

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From this reading So quiet, indeed, was its progress that Karl Steinmetz--suddenly white-headed, as strong old men are apt to find themselves--did not heed its approach.

a late time of life

From this reading Three years after Etta's death, in the glow of an April sunset, a Canadian canoe was making its stealthy way up the river.