Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am not to sit on that.

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

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "This," he murmured, pausing at a shaded bend in the path, "must be Bench Number One.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading "This," he murmured, pausing at a shaded bend in the path, "must be Bench Number One.

form a curve

From this reading "This," he murmured, pausing at a shaded bend in the path, "must be Bench Number One.

serving as an essential component

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

in a serious manner

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

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From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

having frets

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

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

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "This," he murmured, pausing at a shaded bend in the path, "must be Bench Number One.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I am not to sit on that.

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

From this reading "This," he murmured, pausing at a shaded bend in the path, "must be Bench Number One.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading "This," he murmured, pausing at a shaded bend in the path, "must be Bench Number One.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "This," he murmured, pausing at a shaded bend in the path, "must be Bench Number One.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am not to sit on that.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading "This," he murmured, pausing at a shaded bend in the path, "must be Bench Number One.

according to the clock

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I am not to sit on that.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

a course of conduct

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

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

From this reading "This," he murmured, pausing at a shaded bend in the path, "must be Bench Number One.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading "This," he murmured, pausing at a shaded bend in the path, "must be Bench Number One.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

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

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

be seated

From this reading I am not to sit on that.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

plural of “swan” — stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

possessing sweep

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

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

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

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

From this reading "This," he murmured, pausing at a shaded bend in the path, "must be Bench Number One.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

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

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading This must be Bench Number Two.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.

in or at the place that

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

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

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Fresh green foliage arched above him, flecking the path with fretted shadow and sunlight; the sweet odor of flowering shrubs saturated the air; the waters of the lake sparkled where swans swept to and fro, snowy wings spread like sails to the fitful June wind.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon a young man earnestly consulting a map might have been seen pursuing his solitary way through Central Park.