Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Under a large chestnut she paused, gathering her amber-colored draperies about her and glancing uncertainly ahead to where the path forked.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

at or in the front

From this reading Under a large chestnut she paused, gathering her amber-colored draperies about her and glancing uncertainly ahead to where the path forked.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

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From this reading Under a large chestnut she paused, gathering her amber-colored draperies about her and glancing uncertainly ahead to where the path forked.

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

From this reading Under a large chestnut she paused, gathering her amber-colored draperies about her and glancing uncertainly ahead to where the path forked.

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

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The first of the fallen leaves lay in pools of gold in the hollows of the brown earth, where the light breezes had drifted them.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The first of the fallen leaves lay in pools of gold in the hollows of the brown earth, where the light breezes had drifted them.

plural of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

any large and important church

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading Under a large chestnut she paused, gathering her amber-colored draperies about her and glancing uncertainly ahead to where the path forked.

plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

rid of obstructions

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Under a large chestnut she paused, gathering her amber-colored draperies about her and glancing uncertainly ahead to where the path forked.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The first of the fallen leaves lay in pools of gold in the hollows of the brown earth, where the light breezes had drifted them.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The first of the fallen leaves lay in pools of gold in the hollows of the brown earth, where the light breezes had drifted them.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The first of the fallen leaves lay in pools of gold in the hollows of the brown earth, where the light breezes had drifted them.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first of the fallen leaves lay in pools of gold in the hollows of the brown earth, where the light breezes had drifted them.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

a trodden path

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches

From this reading Under a large chestnut she paused, gathering her amber-colored draperies about her and glancing uncertainly ahead to where the path forked.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Under a large chestnut she paused, gathering her amber-colored draperies about her and glancing uncertainly ahead to where the path forked.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Under a large chestnut she paused, gathering her amber-colored draperies about her and glancing uncertainly ahead to where the path forked.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

coins made of gold

From this reading The first of the fallen leaves lay in pools of gold in the hollows of the brown earth, where the light breezes had drifted them.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

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

From this reading The first of the fallen leaves lay in pools of gold in the hollows of the brown earth, where the light breezes had drifted them.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

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

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading The first of the fallen leaves lay in pools of gold in the hollows of the brown earth, where the light breezes had drifted them.

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

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Under a large chestnut she paused, gathering her amber-colored draperies about her and glancing uncertainly ahead to where the path forked.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

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

From this reading The first of the fallen leaves lay in pools of gold in the hollows of the brown earth, where the light breezes had drifted them.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

and nothing more

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

having a play of lustrous rainbow colors

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

a course of conduct

From this reading Under a large chestnut she paused, gathering her amber-colored draperies about her and glancing uncertainly ahead to where the path forked.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Under a large chestnut she paused, gathering her amber-colored draperies about her and glancing uncertainly ahead to where the path forked.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading The first of the fallen leaves lay in pools of gold in the hollows of the brown earth, where the light breezes had drifted them.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

with speed

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

a shaky motion

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

make a dry crackling sound

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

not in physical motion

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

in a softened tone

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

doomed to extinction

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

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

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

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

From this reading Under a large chestnut she paused, gathering her amber-colored draperies about her and glancing uncertainly ahead to where the path forked.

in an unsteady manner

From this reading Under a large chestnut she paused, gathering her amber-colored draperies about her and glancing uncertainly ahead to where the path forked.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading It was, for the moment, singularly quiet, so, that, as Lydia walked quickly along the footpath, the pleasant rustle of her progress was the only sound she heard.

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

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

in or at the place that

From this reading The first of the fallen leaves lay in pools of gold in the hollows of the brown earth, where the light breezes had drifted them.

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

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Above them, the opalescent haze of October rose like a faint blue smoke, but within the woods the subdued light was richly colored, like that which passes through the stained glass of a great cathedral.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading OUTSIDE THE LABYRINTH The Black Rock woods lay glowing under the cloudy autumn sky like a heap of live coals, the maples still quivering in scarlet, the chestnuts sunk into a clear yellow flame, the oaks, parched by the September heat, burnt out into rusty browns.