Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading November wakened from her dream of May in a bad temper.

later than; following

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

anew

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

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

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

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

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading November wakened from her dream of May in a bad temper.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

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

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading November wakened from her dream of May in a bad temper.

abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

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

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

apart from; not including

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

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

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading November wakened from her dream of May in a bad temper.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

the act of departing

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

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

From this reading November wakened from her dream of May in a bad temper.

foreshadow or presage

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

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

From this reading November wakened from her dream of May in a bad temper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading November wakened from her dream of May in a bad temper.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

the next day

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading November wakened from her dream of May in a bad temper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading November wakened from her dream of May in a bad temper.

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

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

an educational institution

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

the process whereby something is shed

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

wet through and through; thoroughly wet

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

of or relating to a spectrum

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

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

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

firm and dependable especially in loyalty

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

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

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading November wakened from her dream of May in a bad temper.

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

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

a special situation

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

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

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was Friday, but we were not to begin going to school again until Monday, so we spent the day in the granary, sorting apples and hearing tales.

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

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

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

From this reading November wakened from her dream of May in a bad temper.

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

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

showing sorrow

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

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

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.

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

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The day after the picnic a cold autumn rain set in, and we got up to find our world a drenched, wind-writhen place, with sodden fields and dour skies.

-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading The rain was weeping on the roof as if it were shedding the tears of old sorrows; the willow by the gate tossed its gaunt branches wildly, as if it were some passionate, spectral thing, wringing its fleshless hands in agony; the orchard was haggard and uncomely; nothing seemed the same except the staunch, trusty, old spruces.

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

From this reading In the evening the rain ceased, the wind came around to the northwest, freezing suddenly, and a chilly yellow sunset beyond the dark hills seemed to herald a brighter morrow.